US Bridges

US 26 (hwy 041)RW over Bridge Creek(west Mitch)

Good

Wheeler County, Oregon · In Mitchell · Structure no. 21397 041F06619

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
96 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,085
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 26 (hwy 041)RW over Bridge Creek(west Mitch) is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 26 (hwy 041)RW over Bridge Creek(west Mitch) in Wheeler County, Oregon. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,085 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2042. The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesUS 26 (hwy 041)RW
CrossesBridge Creek(west Mitch)
LocationIn Mitchell
RouteU.S. Route 26
StateOregon
Coordinates44.5676, -120.1566
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating63.9 US tons
Inventory rating49.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length96 ft (29.3 m)
Longest span96 ft (29.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,085 (2022)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2042
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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)RW over Bridge Creek(west Mitch) built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

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

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

About 1,085 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

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

The structure is 96 ft (29.3 m) long with a longest span of 96 ft (29.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.