US Bridges

River RD over I-84 (hwy 002)

Fair

Wasco County, Oregon · West the Dalles · Structure no. 18153 002 08213

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
182 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,967
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

River RD over I-84 (hwy 002) is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying River RD over I-84 (hwy 002) in Wasco County, Oregon. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 1,967 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,600 by 2030. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 84 ft wide.

CarriesRiver RD
CrossesI-84 (hwy 002)
LocationWest the Dalles
RouteU.S. Route 84
StateOregon
Coordinates45.63063, -121.21349
Functional classRural Major Collector

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length182 ft (55.5 m)
Longest span182 ft (55.5 m)
Deck width84 ft (25.5 m)
Roadway width75 ft (23 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,967 (2022)
Projected traffic1,600 by 2030
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is River RD over I-84 (hwy 002) 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 River RD over I-84 (hwy 002) carry?

About 1,967 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

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

The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 182 ft (55.5 m) and a deck 84 ft wide.

Who owns River RD over I-84 (hwy 002)?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.