US Bridges

Road over Lake Branch Hood River

Good

Hood River County, Oregon · S-33 T01N R83 Wm · Structure no. 060606000033086

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
78 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Road over Lake Branch Hood River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Road over Lake Branch Hood River in Hood River County, Oregon. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 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 78 ft (23.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 620.7 mi (999 km).

CarriesRoad
CrossesLake Branch Hood River
LocationS-33 T01N R83 Wm
RouteFederal Lands Road 13300
StateOregon
Coordinates45.52473, -121.83091
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating87.6 US tons
Inventory rating67.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length78 ft (23.9 m)
Longest span77 ft (23.5 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 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 Lake Branch Hood River built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Road over Lake Branch Hood River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (latest count).

How long is Road over Lake Branch Hood River?

The structure is 78 ft (23.9 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns Road over Lake Branch Hood River?

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