US Bridges

I-84 (hwy 002) over UPRR

FairPosted for load

Wasco County, Oregon · 017 MI E the Dalles · Structure no. 08776 002 08745

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
640 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
17,608
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 (hwy 002) over UPRR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-84 (hwy 002) over UPRR in Wasco County, Oregon. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 17,608 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,000 by 2042. The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long and 67 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-84 (hwy 002)
CrossesUPRR
Location017 MI E the Dalles
RouteInterstate 84
CountyWasco County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.60553, -121.13033
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating17.2 US tons
Inventory rating13.2 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+10 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length640 ft (195.1 m)
Longest span130 ft (39.6 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,608 (2022)
Projected traffic28,000 by 2042
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-84 (hwy 002) over UPRR 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 November 2023.

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

About 17,608 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

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

The structure is 640 ft (195.1 m) long with a longest span of 130 ft (39.6 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns I-84 (hwy 002) over UPRR?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.