US Bridges

US 26 (hwy 041) over Bridge Creek

Fair

Wheeler County, Oregon · 008 MI W Mitchell · Structure no. 23890 041 06505

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
118 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,098
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 26 (hwy 041) over Bridge Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 26 (hwy 041) over Bridge Creek in Wheeler County, Oregon. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 1,098 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,200 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 28 mi (45 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 26 (hwy 041)
CrossesBridge Creek
Location008 MI W Mitchell
RouteU.S. Route 26
CountyWheeler County
StateOregon
Coordinates44.57685, -120.17619
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating59.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length118 ft (36.1 m)
Longest span115 ft (35.1 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,098 (2022)
Projected traffic1,200 by 2042
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed28 mi (45 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 2021, making it 4 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 1,098 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

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

The structure is 118 ft (36.1 m) long with a longest span of 115 ft (35.1 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.