US Bridges

I-84 (hwy 002) EB over Hood River

Fair

Hood River County, Oregon · At Hood River · Structure no. 02444 002 06415

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel Continuous
Length
368 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
16,493
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 (hwy 002) EB over Hood River is a steel continuous girder and floorbeam system carrying I-84 (hwy 002) EB over Hood River in Hood River County, Oregon. It was built in 1953, 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 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 16,493 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,800 by 2042. The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesI-84 (hwy 002) EB
CrossesHood River
LocationAt Hood River
RouteInterstate 84
CountyHood River County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.71035, -121.50769
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.7 US tons
Inventory rating27.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length368 ft (112.2 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 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 structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1.9 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-84 (hwy 002) EB over Hood River built?

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

What condition is I-84 (hwy 002) EB over Hood River 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-84 (hwy 002) EB over Hood River carry?

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

How long is I-84 (hwy 002) EB over Hood River?

The structure is 368 ft (112.2 m) long with a longest span of 142 ft (43.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns I-84 (hwy 002) EB over Hood River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.