Punch Bowl RD #505 over West Fork Hood River
FairHood River County, Oregon · 01.43 NW HWY 281-DEE Mill · Structure no. 09330 505 00119
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected September 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 237 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 164
- 2020 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Punch Bowl RD #505 over West Fork Hood River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Punch Bowl RD #505 over West Fork Hood River 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 164 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 184 by 2025. The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Punch Bowl RD #505 over West Fork Hood River built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.
What condition is Punch Bowl RD #505 over West Fork Hood River 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 September 2024.
How much traffic does Punch Bowl RD #505 over West Fork Hood River carry?
About 164 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Punch Bowl RD #505 over West Fork Hood River?
The structure is 237 ft (72.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.
Who owns Punch Bowl RD #505 over West Fork Hood River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.