US Bridges

Toll Br over Br of the Gods

FairPosted for load

Hood River County, Oregon · In Cascade Locks · Structure no. 02592 283 00039

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel Continuous
Length
1,855 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,208
2010 count
Owner
Toll Authority
Local Toll Authority

About this bridge

Toll Br over Br of the Gods is a steel continuous truss - thru carrying Toll Br over Br of the Gods in Hood River County, Oregon. It was built in 1924, so it is 101 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 5,208 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,600 by 2030. The structure is 1,855 ft (565.4 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesToll Br
CrossesBr of the Gods
LocationIn Cascade Locks
CountyHood River County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.66235, -121.90105
Functional classRural Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourUnknown foundation; not evaluated for scour
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating13.2 US tons
Inventory rating10.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans3 (+7 approach)
Design loadH 20
Structure length1,855 ft (565.4 m)
Longest span708 ft (215.8 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.2 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,208 (2010)
Projected traffic7,600 by 2030
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollToll bridge
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerLocal Toll Authority
Maintained byLocal Toll Authority
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$9.5 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Toll Br over Br of the Gods built?

It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.

What condition is Toll Br over Br of the Gods 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Toll Br over Br of the Gods carry?

About 5,208 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Toll Br over Br of the Gods?

The structure is 1,855 ft (565.4 m) long with a longest span of 708 ft (215.8 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns Toll Br over Br of the Gods?

It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.