US Bridges

I-84 (hwy 002) EB over Mccord Creek

Poor

Multnomah County, Oregon · 5.7 MI W Cascade Locks · Structure no. 02193B002 03783

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
381 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
13,746
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 (hwy 002) EB over Mccord Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-84 (hwy 002) EB over Mccord Creek in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 13,746 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,400 by 2042. The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-84 (hwy 002) EB
CrossesMccord Creek
Location5.7 MI W Cascade Locks
RouteInterstate 84
StateOregon
Coordinates45.61461, -121.99732
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.4 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7 (+2 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length381 ft (116.1 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,746 (2022)
Projected traffic17,400 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-84 (hwy 002) EB over Mccord Creek built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-84 (hwy 002) EB over Mccord Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does I-84 (hwy 002) EB over Mccord Creek carry?

About 13,746 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I-84 (hwy 002) EB over Mccord Creek?

The structure is 381 ft (116.1 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I-84 (hwy 002) EB over Mccord Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.