US Bridges

HWY 100 over HWY 2

Fair

Hood River County, Oregon · 0.3 MI W Wcl of Hood R · Structure no. 09017 026 10461

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
224 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10,546
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

HWY 100 over HWY 2 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying HWY 100 over HWY 2 in Hood River County, Oregon. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 10,546 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,700 by 2042. The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long and 39 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesHWY 100
CrossesHWY 2
Location0.3 MI W Wcl of Hood R
RouteState Highway 35
CountyHood River County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.71127, -121.55022
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating31.7 US tons
Inventory rating24.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length224 ft (68.3 m)
Longest span106 ft (32.3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,546 (2022)
Projected traffic14,700 by 2042
Trucks1%
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$1.5 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was HWY 100 over HWY 2 built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is HWY 100 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 HWY 100 over HWY 2 carry?

About 10,546 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is HWY 100 over HWY 2?

The structure is 224 ft (68.3 m) long with a longest span of 106 ft (32.3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns HWY 100 over HWY 2?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.