US Bridges

US 26 (hwy 047)CON over HWY 29 Canyon Road

Good

Washington County, Oregon · 3.7 MI W of Portland Cc · Structure no. 18647 047C07083

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
601 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,307
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 26 (hwy 047)CON over HWY 29 Canyon Road is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 26 (hwy 047)CON over HWY 29 Canyon Road in Washington County, Oregon. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 5,307 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 50,561 by 2030. The structure is 601 ft (183.2 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesUS 26 (hwy 047)CON
CrossesHWY 29 Canyon Road
Location3.7 MI W of Portland Cc
RouteU.S. Route 26
StateOregon
Coordinates45.50708, -122.74497
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Other Freeway or Expressway

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating63.6 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length601 ft (183.2 m)
Longest span222 ft (67.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,307 (2022)
Projected traffic50,561 by 2030
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$3.1 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 26 (hwy 047)CON over HWY 29 Canyon Road built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 26 (hwy 047)CON over HWY 29 Canyon Road in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does US 26 (hwy 047)CON over HWY 29 Canyon Road carry?

About 5,307 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is US 26 (hwy 047)CON over HWY 29 Canyon Road?

The structure is 601 ft (183.2 m) long with a longest span of 222 ft (67.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns US 26 (hwy 047)CON over HWY 29 Canyon Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.