US Bridges

I-84 (hwy 002) WB over Hood River

Fair

Hood River County, Oregon · At Hood River · Structure no. 02444A002 06415

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
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) WB over Hood River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-84 (hwy 002) WB over Hood River in Hood River County, Oregon. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 368 ft (112.2 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesI-84 (hwy 002) WB
CrossesHood River
LocationAt Hood River
RouteInterstate 84
CountyHood River County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.71031, -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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating26.8 US tons
Inventory rating20.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length368 ft (112.2 m)
Longest span142 ft (43.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 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 closed1.9 mi (3 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) WB over Hood River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-84 (hwy 002) WB 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does I-84 (hwy 002) WB 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) WB 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 44 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.