US Bridges

Second Street over HWY 2

Fair

Hood River County, Oregon · In Hood River · Structure no. 07459 002F06392

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
206 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
8,474
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Second Street over HWY 2 is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Second Street over HWY 2 in Hood River County, Oregon. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 72 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 8,474 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,500 by 2040. The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long and 80 ft wide.

CarriesSecond Street
CrossesHWY 2
LocationIn Hood River
RouteInterstate 84
StateOregon
Coordinates45.71096, -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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.6 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length206 ft (62.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.3 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,474 (2022)
Projected traffic37,500 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.7 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Second Street over HWY 2 built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Second Street over HWY 2 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 Second Street over HWY 2 carry?

About 8,474 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Second Street over HWY 2?

The structure is 206 ft (62.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Second Street over HWY 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.