Project-Details

I-84 Frontage Road: Meacham Creek and Union Pacific Railroad Bridge Replacement

Construction Phase

Region 5: Eastern Oregon (Umatilla)

We are replacing the Meacham and Union Pacific Railroad Bridge.

Impacts

Traffic Impact

Full closure of Old Emigrant Hill Frontage Road between Exit 238 and Meacham.
Detour to Meacham via Exit 234.

Meetings and Events

We held an in-person open house on July 26, 2022, at the ODOT Meacham Maintenance Station.

We also held an online open house July 18-31, 2022.

Schedule

For the week of March 31:
Crews are installing erosion sediment control and clearing trees for construction of the bridge embankment.

Details

About

The Meacham and Union Pacific Railroad Bridge was constructed in 1925. Extensive deterioration, increasing maintenance costs and potential safety concerns require the bridge to be replaced.

Location

I-84 |

Milepost 239.45, on I-84 (Emigrant Hill Frontage Road), near Meacham. Project limits: milepost 239.33 to 239.64.

Cost and Funding

This project is estimated to cost $9.6 million.

Contractor

Oregon State Bridge Construction, Inc. | Scio, OR

Contacts & Media

Project Contact

Community Affairs Specialist | PIO: Vicki L Moles
Email: vicki.l.moles@odot.oregon.gov
Phone: 541-620-4527

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Last Updated

3/28/2025 10:00 AM

Project Number

20539