The Oregon Dept. of Transportation (ODOT) will impose a lower load rating on the Hood River-White Salmon Interstate bridge effective March 3, 2021. The new load rating is the result of a directive by the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) requiring all states to evaluate the structural capacity of all bridges to carry Specialized Hauling Vehicles (single-unit trucks with closely spaced, multiple axles) and other load factors. Extensive structural analysis was carried out by ODOT’s engineers in 2020 on the bridge as part of this nationwide effort. The bridge is a steel truss structure that is nearly 100 years old. ODOT’s structural evaluation identified deficiencies in some bridge components that required the lower load rating.

There will be a single-lane closure on the Hood River-White Salmon Interstate bridge beginning at 9:00 a.m. and continuing through 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 14 as Port crews work to repair potholes on the approach ramp.

Flaggers will direct traffic around the work zone, and bridge users should expect delays of approximately 20 minutes during the closure.

Due to the close proximity of the work area to Washington SR 14, motorists may experience delays or traffic backups on the highway as well.

For more information, contact the Port of Hood River via email to porthr@gorge.net. —Habrá un cierre de un solo carril en el puente interestatal Hood River-White Salmon a partir de las 9:00 a.m. y continuará hasta las 2:00 p.m. el jueves 14 de enero mientras los equipos del puerto trabajan para reparar los baches en la rampa de acceso.Los abanderados dirigirán el tráfico alrededor de la zona de trabajo y los usuarios del puente deben esperar demoras de aproximadamente 20 minutos durante el cierre.Debido a la proximidad del área de trabajo a Washington SR 14, los conductores también pueden experimentar retrasos o retrasos en el tráfico en la carretera.Para obtener más información, comuníquese con el puerto de Hood River por correo electrónico a porthr@gorge.net.