US Bridges

Lost Lake RD over E Fk Hood River

Fair

Hood River County, Oregon · 00.2MI W HY281 Jct-Dee MI · Structure no. 07406 501 00022

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
194 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,093
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lost Lake RD over E Fk Hood River is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying Lost Lake RD over E Fk Hood River 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 1,093 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,218 by 2025. The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesLost Lake RD
CrossesE Fk Hood River
Location00.2MI W HY281 Jct-Dee MI
RouteCounty Highway B0435
StateOregon
Coordinates45.58937, -121.62845
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating27.9 US tons
Inventory rating21.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 15
Structure length194 ft (59.1 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,093 (2020)
Projected traffic1,218 by 2025
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Lost Lake RD over E Fk Hood River built?

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

What condition is Lost Lake RD over E Fk Hood River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does Lost Lake RD over E Fk Hood River carry?

About 1,093 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Lost Lake RD over E Fk Hood River?

The structure is 194 ft (59.1 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Lost Lake RD over E Fk Hood River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.