US Bridges

HWY 002 (I-84) over Herman Creek

Fair

Hood River County, Oregon · 0.1 MI E Cascade Locks · Structure no. 07403A002 04610

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
125 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,643
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 002 (I-84) over Herman Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY 002 (I-84) over Herman Creek in Hood River County, Oregon. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 23,643 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,100 by 2042. The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesHWY 002 (I-84)
CrossesHerman Creek
Location0.1 MI E Cascade Locks
RouteInterstate 84
StateOregon
Coordinates45.67759, -121.85607
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length125 ft (38.1 m)
Longest span49 ft (14.9 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.6 m)
Roadway width89 ft (27.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,643 (2022)
Projected traffic33,100 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 002 (I-84) over Herman Creek built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 002 (I-84) over Herman Creek 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does HWY 002 (I-84) over Herman Creek carry?

About 23,643 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is HWY 002 (I-84) over Herman Creek?

The structure is 125 ft (38.1 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (14.9 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 002 (I-84) over Herman Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.