Road over Lake Branch Hood River
GoodHood River County, Oregon · S-10 T-1S R-8E Wm · Structure no. 060606000001509
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 2002
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Wood or Timber
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2006 count
- Owner
- Federal
- U.S. Forest Service
About this bridge
Road over Lake Branch Hood River is a wood or timber stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road over Lake Branch Hood River in Hood River County, Oregon. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 2002, so it is 75 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 450 by 2045. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Road over Lake Branch Hood River built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.
What condition is Road over Lake Branch Hood River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.
How much traffic does Road over Lake Branch Hood River carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2006 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is Road over Lake Branch Hood River?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.
Who owns Road over Lake Branch Hood River?
It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.