US Bridges

I-84 (hwy 002) FR over Spanish Hollow Creek

Fair

Sherman County, Oregon · In Biggs · Structure no. 02133 002F10475

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
404 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,663
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 (hwy 002) FR over Spanish Hollow Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-84 (hwy 002) FR over Spanish Hollow Creek in Sherman County, Oregon. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 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 5 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 2,663 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,100 by 2030. The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesI-84 (hwy 002) FR
CrossesSpanish Hollow Creek
LocationIn Biggs
RouteState Highway 84
CountySherman County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.67095, -120.83041
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadH 15
Structure length404 ft (123.1 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,663 (2022)
Projected traffic2,100 by 2030
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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$2.1 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-84 (hwy 002) FR over Spanish Hollow Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-84 (hwy 002) FR over Spanish Hollow 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-84 (hwy 002) FR over Spanish Hollow Creek carry?

About 2,663 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is I-84 (hwy 002) FR over Spanish Hollow Creek?

The structure is 404 ft (123.1 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns I-84 (hwy 002) FR over Spanish Hollow Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.