Toll Bridge over Columbia River
PoorPosted for loadHood River County, Oregon · Hood River · Structure no. 06645 002C06462
- Built
- 1924
- 101 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Movable - Lift
- Steel
- Length
- 4,418 ft
- 19 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 14,227
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Toll Authority
- Local Toll Authority
About this bridge
Toll Bridge over Columbia River is a steel movable - lift carrying Toll Bridge over Columbia 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 14,227 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,548 by 2030. The structure is 4,418 ft (1,346.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Toll Bridge over Columbia River built?
It was built in 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025.
What condition is Toll Bridge over Columbia River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does Toll Bridge over Columbia River carry?
About 14,227 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.
How long is Toll Bridge over Columbia River?
The structure is 4,418 ft (1,346.6 m) long with a longest span of 262 ft (79.9 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns Toll Bridge over Columbia River?
It is owned by the Local Toll Authority.