US Bridges

I-84 (hwy 002) EB over Scott Canyon East

Good

Sherman County, Oregon · In Rufus · Structure no. 09232A002 10978

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
189 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,148
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 (hwy 002) EB over Scott Canyon East is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-84 (hwy 002) EB over Scott Canyon East 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 189 ft (57.6 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-84 (hwy 002) EB
CrossesScott Canyon East
LocationIn Rufus
RouteInterstate 84
StateOregon
Coordinates45.69688, -120.73421
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.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating29.3 US tons
Inventory rating22.5 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length189 ft (57.6 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.9 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,148 (2022)
Projected traffic7,900 by 2042
Trucks33%
Lanes on structure3
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 statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-84 (hwy 002) EB over Scott Canyon East built?

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

What condition is I-84 (hwy 002) EB over Scott Canyon East 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does I-84 (hwy 002) EB over Scott Canyon East carry?

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

How long is I-84 (hwy 002) EB over Scott Canyon East?

The structure is 189 ft (57.6 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns I-84 (hwy 002) EB over Scott Canyon East?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.