Hood River Bridge on June 10, 2009
The Hood River Bridge is the second oldest road bridge across the Columbia River, after the northbound span of the Interstate Bridge that now carries Interstate 5 between Portland, Oregon and Vancouver, Washington.
Hood River Bridge on June 10, 2009
The bridge was built by the Oregon-Washington Bridge Company and opened on December 9, 1924. Its original name was the Waucoma Interstate Bridge, and it was a fixed span, not a draw bridge like it is today.
Hood River Bridge on June 10, 2009
The bridge was altered in 1938 due to the higher river levels resulting from the construction of the Bonneville Dam, and the main span became a vertical lift span at that time to provide clearance for river traffic with the new water level.
Hood River Bridge on June 10, 2009
The total length of the bridge is 4,418 feet. The main span is 262 feet long with 246 feet of clearance. There is 67 feet of vertical clearance under the main span when the bridge is closed and 148 feet when it is open.
Hood River Bridge on June 10, 2009
The Port of Hood River purchased the bridge on December 12, 1950 for $800,000. The bridge is maintained through the collection of tolls.
Hood River Bridge on June 10, 2009
Historical Photos:
Waucoma Interstate Bridge from Washington, pre-1938 (UO)
Waucoma Interstate Bridge from Washington, pre-‘38(CGDC)
Waucoma Interstate Bridge from Oregon, pre-1938 (CGDC)
Hood River Bridge on June 10, 2009
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