US Bridges

HWY 002 (I-84) over Herman Creek Conn

Fair

Hood River County, Oregon · 2.3 MI E of Cascade Locks · Structure no. 08623 002 04731

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 2009
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
24,286
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 002 (I-84) over Herman Creek Conn is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY 002 (I-84) over Herman Creek Conn in Hood River County, Oregon. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 2009, so it is 60 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 24,286 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,000 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 78 ft wide.

CarriesHWY 002 (I-84)
CrossesHerman Creek Conn
Location2.3 MI E of Cascade Locks
RouteInterstate 84
StateOregon
Coordinates45.6897, -121.8386
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating34.6 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span45 ft (13.7 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,286 (2022)
Projected traffic30,000 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2009.

What condition is HWY 002 (I-84) over Herman Creek Conn 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 Conn carry?

About 24,286 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

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

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 45 ft (13.7 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.