US Bridges

US 26 (hwy 041) over Bridge Creek

Fair

Wheeler County, Oregon · 033 MI W Mitchell · Structure no. 07372 041 06254

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,047
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 26 (hwy 041) over Bridge Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 26 (hwy 041) over Bridge Creek in Wheeler County, Oregon. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 years old, older 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 5 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 1,047 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2042. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 27.3 mi (44 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 26 (hwy 041)
CrossesBridge Creek
Location033 MI W Mitchell
RouteU.S. Route 26
CountyWheeler County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.5979, -120.21559
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,047 (2022)
Projected traffic1,100 by 2042
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed27.3 mi (44 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 26 (hwy 041) over Bridge Creek built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 26 (hwy 041) over Bridge Creek 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does US 26 (hwy 041) over Bridge Creek carry?

About 1,047 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is US 26 (hwy 041) over Bridge Creek?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns US 26 (hwy 041) over Bridge Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.