US Bridges

I-84 (hwy 002) over UPRR

Fair

Wasco County, Oregon · 137 MI E the Dalles · Structure no. 08831 002 09745

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
567 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,485
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 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 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.

It carries about 16,485 vehicles a day, roughly 29% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,000 by 2042. The structure is 567 ft (172.8 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesI-84 (hwy 002)
CrossesUPRR
Location137 MI E the Dalles
RouteInterstate 84
CountyWasco County
StateOregon
Coordinates45.65282, -120.95252
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.
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 statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating22.5 US tons
Inventory rating17.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2 (+8 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length567 ft (172.8 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.5 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic16,485 (2022)
Projected traffic18,000 by 2042
Trucks29%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$2.9 million
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1965, making it 60 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 16,485 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 29% are trucks.

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

The structure is 567 ft (172.8 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

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

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.