US 26 (hwy 041) over Bridge Creek
FairWheeler County, Oregon · 026 MI W Mitchell · Structure no. 07487 041 06322
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 90 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 1953, so it is 72 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 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 1,047 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,100 by 2042. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was US 26 (hwy 041) over Bridge Creek built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 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 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.
Who owns US 26 (hwy 041) over Bridge Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.