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Astoria-Megler Bridge Painting Phases 2 and 3

Project Completed

Region 2: Willamette Valley and Northwest Oregon (Astoria, Clatsop)


​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​We repaired damaged steel and repainted​ under the bridge deck.

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About

Enlarged project mapThe Astoria-Megler​ Bridge is a multi-span bridge over four miles in length. The bridge was built back in 1966.​

Work included: 

  • Removing the original paint that may contain lead.

  • Painting under the bridge deck.

  • Repairing damaged steel. 

  • Making other repairs as needed. 

This work was necessary for the health and longevity of the bridge.

Schedule

Phase 1 Construction: 2016-2018

Phase 2 Construction: 2021-2023

Location

U.S. 101 |  ​Astoria

Cost and Funding

​$24 million

Additional Information

Phase 2 has been completed and included the coating of both of the towers and all steel below the deck of the main span between the towers.

Phase 3 consisted of recoating the deck trusses outside of the main span.

The work includes building structures to prevent or contain any paint and debris from falling into the Columbia River.

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Project Contacts

Resident Engineer
Jayson Buchholz
Email
jayson.w.buchholz@odot.oregon.gov
Phone
503-298-9180

Public Information Officer
David House
Email
david.j.house@odot.oregon.gov
Phone
503-551-8641

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Last Updated

10/10/2023 2:43 PM

Project Number

18597