US Bridges

US 26 (hwy 053) over Warm Springs River

Fair

Wasco County, Oregon · 1.39M S. JCT HWY 44 · Structure no. 18431 053 08525

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
259 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,676
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 26 (hwy 053) over Warm Springs River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 26 (hwy 053) over Warm Springs River in Wasco County, Oregon. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 4,676 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,500 by 2042. The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28.6 mi (46 km).

CarriesUS 26 (hwy 053)
CrossesWarm Springs River
Location1.39M S. JCT HWY 44
RouteU.S. Route 26
StateOregon
Coordinates44.96706, -121.4682
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating42.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length259 ft (78.9 m)
Longest span102 ft (31.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,676 (2022)
Projected traffic5,500 by 2042
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28.6 mi (46 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 26 (hwy 053) over Warm Springs River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 26 (hwy 053) over Warm Springs River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does US 26 (hwy 053) over Warm Springs River carry?

About 4,676 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is US 26 (hwy 053) over Warm Springs River?

The structure is 259 ft (78.9 m) long with a longest span of 102 ft (31.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 26 (hwy 053) over Warm Springs River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.