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I-84 McCord Creek Bridge Replacement

Design Phase

Region 1: Portland metro and Hood River County (Multnomah)


​​We are preparing to replace the aging bridge that carries I-84 east over McCord Creek near Warrendale. Replacing the bridge will eliminate a dip in the roadway and increase safety, earthquake resilience, and the lifespan of the highway.

Columbia River Gorge Construction: I-84 and U.S. 30 Historic Columbia River Highway

Impacts

Traffic Impact

Construction will begin with single lane closures in each direction in 2025. 

Construction Impacts

In 2024, a utility provider is relocating lines with impacts to the adjacent Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail. 

Expect flaggers directing traffic on the Historic Highway State Trail near McCord Creek during daylight hours on weekdays. No impact to I-84. 

Schedule

​Construction is anticipated to begin in 2025 and continue through 2026. 

Details

About

Lane closures (summer to fall 2025 and fall 2026)
I-84 will be reduced to one lane in each direction around-the-clock.

Crossover traffic (spring through summer 2026)
Eastbound traffic will share the westbound bridge for up to 5 months. During this time, I-84 will be reduced to one lane in each direction using the westbound bridge.
Image demonstrating Crossover Traffic Mitigation for drivers

I-84 Closure (up to several days in 2026)
The interstate will be closed at the bridge for several days, which will require travelers to detour onto U.S. 26 from Biggs Junction to Portland. Details and dates will be announced in advance.
I-84 Detour Route_325px.png

Historic Highway State Trail (spring through summer 2026)
The nearby Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail will also require a detour while construction is underway. During this time, there will be a two-month closure of the State Trail with shuttle service between John B. Yeon and Toothrock Trailheads.
McCord Creek Bridge_325px.png

How did we determine detours are the minimum necessary to complete construction?
We evaluated six construction options. All required months of traffic impacts on I-84 and the Historic Highway State Trail. Ultimately, we selected the option that offered the lowest construction risk, highest durability, fewer traffic and trail impacts, and lower cost. 

Crews, cranes and other construction equipment will need a large work area to remove the existing bridge and construct the new bridge. Both directions of traffic will share the westbound bridge for nearly six months while crews work to remove and rebuild the eastbound bridge. A closure of the interstate will be needed for several days in 2026 to safely hoist the new bridge into place.

Location

I-84 |

Eastbound near Warrendale.

Cost and Funding

​Project cost: $31.4 million

Benefits

The existing eastbound bridge is aging and in poor condition with ruts and bumps. There are also limited routes available to efficiently travel around the bridge if it were ever damaged during an earthquake. The new bridge will meet current design standards, which will increase the lifespan of the highway and protect public safety by allowing it to better withstand an earthquake​.

Additional Information

Over the next several years, we have many construction projects planned on I-84 between I-205 and Hood River, and on the Historic Columbia River Highway between Troutdale and Hood River. 

View more information about upcoming work. 

For ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) or Civil Rights Title VI accommodations, translation/interpretation services, or more information call 503-731-4128, TTY 800-735-2900 or Oregon Relay Service 7-1-1.

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Contacts & Media

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Project Contact

Community Affairs Coordinator
Katelyn Jackson
Email
Katelyn.Jackson@odot.oregon.gov
Phone
503-489-9057
Project Hotline
24/7 Noise: 503-294-1570
Project Accommodation Request
503-731-4128

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Last Updated

10/18/2024 2:20 PM

Project Number

21766

Project Documents

Related documents to this project
McCord Creek Factsheet (Spring 2024).pdfThe factsheet describes the project and the traffic impacts that will occur during construction.