US Bridges

Road over East Fork of Hood River

Fair

Hood River County, Oregon · S-08 T-3S R-10E Wm · Structure no. 060606000001483

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
30
2006 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over East Fork of Hood River is a concrete continuous frame carrying Road over East Fork of Hood River in Hood River County, Oregon. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 30 vehicles a day, projected to reach 45 by 2045. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesEast Fork of Hood River
LocationS-08 T-3S R-10E Wm
RouteFederal Lands Road 35400
StateOregon
Coordinates45.32325, -121.58003
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2006)
Projected traffic45 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed620.7 mi (999 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Road over East Fork of Hood River built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over East Fork of 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Road over East Fork of Hood River carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2006 count).

How long is Road over East Fork of Hood River?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Road over East Fork of Hood River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.