US Bridges

I-84 (hwy 002) EB over Rufus Conn

Good

Sherman County, Oregon · In Rufus · Structure no. 09225 002 10995

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,148
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 (hwy 002) EB over Rufus Conn is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-84 (hwy 002) EB over Rufus Conn in Sherman 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 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 7,148 vehicles a day, roughly 33% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,900 by 2042. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI-84 (hwy 002) EB
CrossesRufus Conn
LocationIn Rufus
RouteInterstate 84
CountySherman County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.69815, -120.73054
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.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating33.2 US tons
Inventory rating25.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,148 (2022)
Projected traffic7,900 by 2042
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$646,000
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was I-84 (hwy 002) EB over Rufus Conn built?

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

What condition is I-84 (hwy 002) EB over Rufus Conn 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does I-84 (hwy 002) EB over Rufus Conn carry?

About 7,148 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 33% are trucks.

How long is I-84 (hwy 002) EB over Rufus Conn?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns I-84 (hwy 002) EB over Rufus Conn?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.