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The Meacham and Union Pacific Railroad Bridge was constructed in 1925.

Extensive deterioration, increasing maintenance costs and potential safety concerns require a complete bridge replacement.

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Project Details

View this page to learn more about why we are replacing the bridge.

Location

The Meacham Creek and Union Pacific Railroad is located on the I-84 Frontage Road at milepost 239.45. The existing bridge is structurally deficient and does not provide adequate clearance between piers and the railroad tracks.

Purpose

Due to a variety of maintenance needs and increasing maintenance costs, we will replace the bridge instead of making repairs. This will improve safety and reduce future maintenance.

Issues

The bridge has a number of issues that require attention.

  • Bridge rail and deck conditions are in poor condition.
  • Concrete has severe spalling (flaking or breaking off) and deterioration.
  • Large cracks in pavement.
  • Cracks in concrete girders.
  • Clearance between piers and railroad tracks is not large enough for updated standards.
  • Bridge width only allows one-way traffic.

Scope

We will remove the existing bridge and construct a new one. Other elements include:

  • Raise the bridge to provide adequate clearance for the railroad.
  • Widen the bridge. Currently, the bridge is narrow and only allows one truck at a time. The new bridge will be wide enough for two trucks to pass.

Cost

This project is estimated to cost $6.9 million.

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  • Aerial view of project plans.

    Aerial view of project plans.

  • Concrete deterioration.

    Concrete deterioration.

  • Column showing concrete deterioration.

    Column showing concrete deterioration.

  • Concrete deterioration on bridge deck.

    Concrete deterioration on bridge deck.


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Construction Impacts

The project goes out to bid in September 2023. Construction is scheduled for spring and summer of 2024. We will know more about impacts when we get closer to construction. However, we do know that this road will be closed with a signed detour.

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Closure

This project will require a full road closure so we can remove the existing bridge and construct a new bridge.

Detour

We will establish a detour around the closure via I-84 Exit 234. Temporary signs and portable message boards will direct traffic.


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Thank you for taking the time to visit our online open house to learn more about this bridge replacement project.

We want to hear from you. If you have any questions or comments please let us know. You can contact us, sign up for project updates and take a short survey below.

Contact us

For more information about the project, please visit the project webpage or contact:

Erin Winterton
Transportation Project Manager
541-963-1337
erin.winterton@odot.oregon.gov


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