US Bridges

HWY2 Forest LN CO over HWY 002 (I-84)

Fair

Hood River County, Oregon · 1.3 MI E Cascade Locks · Structure no. 08634 002C04635

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
234 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
681
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY2 Forest LN CO over HWY 002 (I-84) is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY2 Forest LN CO over HWY 002 (I-84) in Hood River County, Oregon. It was built in 1965, 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 681 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,000 by 2040. The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long and 36 ft wide.

CarriesHWY2 Forest LN CO
CrossesHWY 002 (I-84)
Location1.3 MI E Cascade Locks
RouteInterstate 84
StateOregon
Coordinates45.67968, -121.85176
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating32.2 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length234 ft (71.3 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic681 (2022)
Projected traffic29,000 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
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$1.4 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY2 Forest LN CO over HWY 002 (I-84) built?

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

What condition is HWY2 Forest LN CO over HWY 002 (I-84) 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 HWY2 Forest LN CO over HWY 002 (I-84) carry?

About 681 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is HWY2 Forest LN CO over HWY 002 (I-84)?

The structure is 234 ft (71.3 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns HWY2 Forest LN CO over HWY 002 (I-84)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.