US Bridges

I-84 (hwy 002) WB over Three Mile Canyon West

Fair

Morrow County, Oregon · 046 MI E Heppner JCT · Structure no. 09307 002 15175

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
144 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,162
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 (hwy 002) WB over Three Mile Canyon West is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-84 (hwy 002) WB over Three Mile Canyon West in Morrow 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 7,162 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,450 by 2042. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 41 ft wide.

CarriesI-84 (hwy 002) WB
CrossesThree Mile Canyon West
Location046 MI E Heppner JCT
RouteInterstate 84
StateOregon
Coordinates45.80974, -119.95444
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.2 US tons
Inventory rating17.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,162 (2022)
Projected traffic8,450 by 2042
Trucks26%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$738,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-84 (hwy 002) WB over Three Mile Canyon West built?

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

What condition is I-84 (hwy 002) WB over Three Mile Canyon West 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 2024.

How much traffic does I-84 (hwy 002) WB over Three Mile Canyon West carry?

About 7,162 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is I-84 (hwy 002) WB over Three Mile Canyon West?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-84 (hwy 002) WB over Three Mile Canyon West?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.