US Bridges

I-84 (hwy 006) WB over UPRR & Meacham Crk

Fair

Umatilla County, Oregon · 061 MI W Union CO Line · Structure no. 08498W006 23795

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
427 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
6,001
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 (hwy 006) WB over UPRR & Meacham Crk is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-84 (hwy 006) WB over UPRR & Meacham Crk in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 64 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 6,001 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,800 by 2042. The structure is 427 ft (130.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

Location

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CarriesI-84 (hwy 006) WB
CrossesUPRR & Meacham Crk
Location061 MI W Union CO Line
RouteInterstate 84
CountyUmatilla County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.50309, -118.42264
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating23.9 US tons
Inventory rating18.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length427 ft (130.1 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,001 (2022)
Projected traffic6,800 by 2042
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway, waterway and railroad
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$2.2 million
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-84 (hwy 006) WB over UPRR & Meacham Crk built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is I-84 (hwy 006) WB over UPRR & Meacham Crk 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does I-84 (hwy 006) WB over UPRR & Meacham Crk carry?

About 6,001 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I-84 (hwy 006) WB over UPRR & Meacham Crk?

The structure is 427 ft (130.1 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns I-84 (hwy 006) WB over UPRR & Meacham Crk?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.