Hwy 026 (OR 35) over Irrigation Ditch
Hood River County, Oregon · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Hwy 026 (OR 35) over Irrigation Ditch in Hood River County, Oregon, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the culvert, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 2,583 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 31 of the 82 inventoried bridges in Hood River County rated good (37.8%); 2 (2.4%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated July 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Culvert | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous concrete culvert |
| Length | about 21 ft |
| Location | 0.9 Mi S Mt Hood Po |
| NBI structure number | 0M039 026 08394 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | July 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Oregon department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Hood River County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontage Rd Hwy 2 over UPRR | 1952 | 32,987 | Fair |
| I-84 (hwy 002) over Conn 2 | 2009 | 26,689 | Good |
| Hwy 002 (I-84) over Herman Creek Conn | 1965 | 24,286 | Fair |
| I-84 (hwy 002) over Conn Viento Int | 1965 | 24,223 | Fair |
| Hwy 002 (I-84) over Wyeth Int Conn | 1965 | 24,209 | Fair |
| Hwy 002 (I-84) over Oxing EB Hwy 100 | 1962 | 23,814 | Fair |
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