US Bridges

I-84 (hwy 006) WB over Malheur River

Good

Malheur County, Oregon · 039 MI NW Idaho State LN · Structure no. 07935B006 37408

Built
1973
52 years old, rebuilt 2008
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
343 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
9,549
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 (hwy 006) WB over Malheur River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-84 (hwy 006) WB over Malheur River in Malheur County, Oregon. It was built in 1973 and reconstructed in 2008, so it is 52 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 9,549 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,850 by 2042. The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesI-84 (hwy 006) WB
CrossesMalheur River
Location039 MI NW Idaho State LN
RouteInterstate 84
StateOregon
Coordinates44.05334, -116.98215
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating29.7 US tons
Inventory rating22.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length343 ft (104.5 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,549 (2022)
Projected traffic12,850 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-84 (hwy 006) WB over Malheur River built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2008.

What condition is I-84 (hwy 006) WB over Malheur River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does I-84 (hwy 006) WB over Malheur River carry?

About 9,549 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is I-84 (hwy 006) WB over Malheur River?

The structure is 343 ft (104.5 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns I-84 (hwy 006) WB over Malheur River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.