US Bridges

I-84 (hwy 002) over UPRR & Ruckel Creek

Fair

Multnomah County, Oregon · 1.6 MI W Cascade Locks · Structure no. 09377 002 04196

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
923 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
11,907
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 (hwy 002) over UPRR & Ruckel Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-84 (hwy 002) over UPRR & Ruckel Creek in Multnomah County, Oregon. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 11,907 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,000 by 2042. The structure is 923 ft (281.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-84 (hwy 002)
CrossesUPRR & Ruckel Creek
Location1.6 MI W Cascade Locks
RouteInterstate 84
CountyMultnomah County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.64445, -121.9247
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating37.5 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length923 ft (281.3 m)
Longest span152 ft (46.3 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,907 (2022)
Projected traffic15,000 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$5.2 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-84 (hwy 002) over UPRR & Ruckel Creek built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-84 (hwy 002) over UPRR & Ruckel Creek 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does I-84 (hwy 002) over UPRR & Ruckel Creek carry?

About 11,907 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is I-84 (hwy 002) over UPRR & Ruckel Creek?

The structure is 923 ft (281.3 m) long with a longest span of 152 ft (46.3 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns I-84 (hwy 002) over UPRR & Ruckel Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.