US Bridges

Road over East Fork Hood River

Fair

Hood River County, Oregon · S-11 T-3S R-9E Wm · Structure no. 060606000001484

Built
1924
101 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over East Fork Hood River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Road over East Fork Hood River 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 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesEast Fork Hood River
LocationS-11 T-3S R-9E Wm
RouteFederal Lands Road 35450
StateOregon
Coordinates45.31826, -121.64027
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating14.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+4 approach)
Design loadOther
Structure length127 ft (38.6 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.5 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.7 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 by 2045
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
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 Hood River built?

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

What condition is Road over East Fork 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 July 2024.

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

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Road over East Fork Hood River?

The structure is 127 ft (38.6 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.5 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns Road over East Fork Hood River?

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