US Bridges

I-84 (hwy 002) over Chenoweth Creek

Fair

Wasco County, Oregon · 004 MI W the Dalles · Structure no. 07553 002 08189

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
150 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
23,112
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 (hwy 002) over Chenoweth Creek is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying I-84 (hwy 002) over Chenoweth Creek in Wasco County, Oregon. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 71 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 23,112 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,800 by 2042. The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long and 200 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesI-84 (hwy 002)
CrossesChenoweth Creek
Location004 MI W the Dalles
RouteInterstate 84
StateOregon
Coordinates45.63313, -121.21213
Functional classUrban 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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating20 US tons
Inventory rating15.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length150 ft (45.7 m)
Longest span46 ft (14 m)
Deck width200 ft (61 m)
Roadway width127 ft (38.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,112 (2022)
Projected traffic36,800 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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$769,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-84 (hwy 002) over Chenoweth Creek built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is I-84 (hwy 002) over Chenoweth 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does I-84 (hwy 002) over Chenoweth Creek carry?

About 23,112 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I-84 (hwy 002) over Chenoweth Creek?

The structure is 150 ft (45.7 m) long with a longest span of 46 ft (14 m) and a deck 200 ft wide.

Who owns I-84 (hwy 002) over Chenoweth Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.