US Bridges

HWY 002 Du over UPRR & Frontage RD

Fair

Hood River County, Oregon · In Hood River · Structure no. 02471B002C06428

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete Continuous
Length
532 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
18,225
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 002 Du over UPRR & Frontage RD is a concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying HWY 002 Du over UPRR & Frontage RD in Hood River County, Oregon. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 18,225 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,100 by 2030. The structure is 532 ft (162.2 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesHWY 002 Du
CrossesUPRR & Frontage RD
LocationIn Hood River
RouteState Highway 84
StateOregon
Coordinates45.70948, -121.5044
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40.7 US tons
Inventory rating31.4 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length532 ft (162.2 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,225 (2022)
Projected traffic10,100 by 2030
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$2.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 002 Du over UPRR & Frontage RD built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 002 Du over UPRR & Frontage RD 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 HWY 002 Du over UPRR & Frontage RD carry?

About 18,225 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

How long is HWY 002 Du over UPRR & Frontage RD?

The structure is 532 ft (162.2 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 002 Du over UPRR & Frontage RD?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.