FHWA NBI 2024 Inspection record Public-domain dataset

Hwy 026 (OR 35)

Carrying Hwy 026 (OR 35) over MHR & Unnamed Cr

5.0 MI S HOOD RIVER ECL, Hood River, Oregon

Data updated May 2026

FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.

Fair
19 t Inventory load rating

Bridge Snapshot: Hwy 026 (OR 35)

The Hwy 026 (OR 35) bridge in Hood River, Oregon carries Hwy 026 (OR 35) over MHR & Unnamed Cr. It was built in 1962, making it 64 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 43.3 meters (142 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 8,614 vehicles, placing it in the moderately-trafficked tier of Oregon bridges. It is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in fair condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 19.4 metric tons.

Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.

How Hwy 026 (OR 35) compares

▼ 12.9
Load rating vs Oregon average (32.3 t)
Bottom 18%
Lower load rating than 82% of Oregon bridges
82
Bridges in Hood River · 2 in Poor condition
Hwy 026 (OR 35) 19.4 t
Oregon average 32.3 t

Live comparison across Oregon.

Historical Sufficiency Rating

PlainBridge-computed
62.7 / 100 - historical 50–79.9 band
Structural adequacy /55
39.7
Serviceability /30
9.0
Essentiality /15
15.0
Special reductions
−1.0

FHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.

Condition Ratings

Deck
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Superstructure
6/9
Fair (5–6)
Substructure
7/9
Good (7–9)
Inventory Load Rating
19.4 t
NBI inventory level (metric tons)
Overall Condition
Fair

Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.

Structural Details

Year Built
1962
Material
Concrete Continuous
Number of Spans
3
Structure Length
43.3 m (142 ft)
Deck Width
10.6 m (35 ft)
Owner
State Highway Agency
Avg Daily Traffic
8,614 vehicles/day
Structure Number
00646A026 09749

Condition Analysis

  • At 6/9, the deck (driving surface) shows fair condition, with minor wear flagged for upkeep.
  • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
  • At 7/9, the substructure (piers and abutments) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.

How to read this record

This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether Hwy 026 (OR 35) is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.

  • NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
  • Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
  • Compare Hwy 026 (OR 35) against other structures in Hood River and across Oregon. Oregon bridges
  • Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge

Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.

Frequently Asked Questions

What do the condition ratings mean for Hwy 026 (OR 35)?

Hwy 026 (OR 35) in Hood River, Oregon has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.

How often is Hwy 026 (OR 35) inspected?

Hwy 026 (OR 35)'s responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 8,614 vehicles per day.

What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?

FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. Hwy 026 (OR 35) is currently shown as Fair condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.

What is the inventory load rating for Hwy 026 (OR 35)?

Hwy 026 (OR 35) has an NBI inventory load rating of 19.4 metric tons.

Who is responsible for maintaining Hwy 026 (OR 35)?

Hwy 026 (OR 35) is owned and maintained by State Highway Agency.

How old is Hwy 026 (OR 35) and does age affect safety?

Hwy 026 (OR 35) was built in 1962, making it 64 years old.

Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.

Data sourced from the Federal Highway Administration National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainBridges

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