US Bridges

Frontage RD HWY 2 over UPRR

Fair

Hood River County, Oregon · In Hood River · Structure no. 07458 002F06398

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
261 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
32,987
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frontage RD HWY 2 over UPRR is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Frontage RD HWY 2 over UPRR in Hood River County, Oregon. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 32,987 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,600 by 2042. The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesFrontage RD HWY 2
CrossesUPRR
LocationIn Hood River
RouteInterstate 84
CountyHood River County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.71019, -121.51226
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.4 US tons
Inventory rating24.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length261 ft (79.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,987 (2022)
Projected traffic39,600 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Frontage RD HWY 2 over UPRR built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Frontage RD HWY 2 over UPRR 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Frontage RD HWY 2 over UPRR carry?

About 32,987 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Frontage RD HWY 2 over UPRR?

The structure is 261 ft (79.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns Frontage RD HWY 2 over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.