US Bridges

Echo Meadows Road over I-84 (hwy 6 MP 187.24)

Good

Umatilla County, Oregon · 099 MI E Morrow CO LN · Structure no. 09422 006 18724

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Frame
Steel Continuous
Length
289 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,196
2010 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Echo Meadows Road over I-84 (hwy 6 MP 187.24) is a steel continuous frame carrying Echo Meadows Road over I-84 (hwy 6 MP 187.24) in Umatilla County, Oregon. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 1,196 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,228 by 2030. The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.3 mi (15 km).

Location

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CarriesEcho Meadows Road
CrossesI-84 (hwy 6 MP 187.24)
Location099 MI E Morrow CO LN
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyUmatilla County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.76842, -119.23595
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating38.6 US tons
Inventory rating29.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length289 ft (88.1 m)
Longest span87 ft (26.5 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,196 (2010)
Projected traffic2,228 by 2030
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed9.3 mi (15 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$1.6 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Echo Meadows Road over I-84 (hwy 6 MP 187.24) built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Echo Meadows Road over I-84 (hwy 6 MP 187.24) 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Echo Meadows Road over I-84 (hwy 6 MP 187.24) carry?

About 1,196 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is Echo Meadows Road over I-84 (hwy 6 MP 187.24)?

The structure is 289 ft (88.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Echo Meadows Road over I-84 (hwy 6 MP 187.24)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.