US Bridges

Road over West Fork Hood River

Good

Hood River County, Oregon · S-31 T-1N R-9E Wm · Structure no. 060606000002001

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
190 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over West Fork Hood River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road over West Fork Hood River in Hood River County, Oregon. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 50 vehicles a day, projected to reach 75 by 2045. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesWest Fork Hood River
LocationS-31 T-1N R-9E Wm
RouteFederal Lands Road 18000
StateOregon
Coordinates45.52567, -121.74271
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating72.1 US tons
Inventory rating44.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadOther
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.2 m)
Deck width21 ft (6.5 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (—)
Projected traffic75 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 West Fork Hood River built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Road over West Fork 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 September 2023.

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

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Road over West Fork Hood River?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.2 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.

Who owns Road over West Fork Hood River?

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