US Bridges

I-84 (hwy 002) over Union Street

Good

Wasco County, Oregon · In the Dalles · Structure no. 19156 002 08478

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Frame
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
24,749
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-84 (hwy 002) over Union Street is a prestressed concrete continuous frame carrying I-84 (hwy 002) over Union Street in Wasco County, Oregon. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 years old, younger 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 24,749 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 37,700 by 2042. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 92 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-84 (hwy 002)
CrossesUnion Street
LocationIn the Dalles
RouteInterstate 84
StateOregon
Coordinates45.60389, -121.18277
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.4 m)
Deck width92 ft (28 m)
Roadway width77 ft (23.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,749 (2022)
Projected traffic37,700 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

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

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-84 (hwy 002) over Union Street 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 2023.

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

About 24,749 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

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

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.4 m) and a deck 92 ft wide.

Who owns I-84 (hwy 002) over Union Street?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.