US Bridges

HWY 002 (I-84 Wb) over UPRR

Fair

Hood River County, Oregon · In Hood River · Structure no. 02443 002 06341

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
599 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
16,493
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 002 (I-84 Wb) over UPRR is a prestressed concrete continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying HWY 002 (I-84 Wb) over UPRR in Hood River County, Oregon. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 5 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 16,493 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,800 by 2042. The structure is 599 ft (182.6 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesHWY 002 (I-84 Wb)
CrossesUPRR
LocationIn Hood River
RouteInterstate 84
StateOregon
Coordinates45.713, -121.52257
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating19.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9 (+3 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length599 ft (182.6 m)
Longest span105 ft (32 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,493 (2022)
Projected traffic19,800 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 002 (I-84 Wb) over UPRR built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is HWY 002 (I-84 Wb) over UPRR 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does HWY 002 (I-84 Wb) over UPRR carry?

About 16,493 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is HWY 002 (I-84 Wb) over UPRR?

The structure is 599 ft (182.6 m) long with a longest span of 105 ft (32 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 002 (I-84 Wb) over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.