Project-Details

I-84 Frontage Road: Meacham Creek and Union Pacific Railroad Bridge Replacement

Project Completed

Region 5: Eastern Oregon (Umatilla)

We replaced the Meacham and Union Pacific Railroad Bridge.

Impacts

Traffic Impact

Old Emigrant Hill Frontage Road between Exit 238 and Meacham is now open.

Meetings and Events

We held an in-person open house on July 26, 2022, at the ODOT Meacham Maintenance Station.

We also held an online open house July 18-31, 2022.

Schedule

Project work is complete.

Details

About

The Meacham and Union Pacific Railroad Bridge was constructed in 1925. Extensive deterioration, increasing maintenance costs and potential safety concerns require the bridge to be replaced.

Location

I-84 |

Milepost 239.45, on I-84 (Emigrant Hill Frontage Road), near Meacham. Project limits: milepost 239.33 to 239.64.

Cost and Funding

This project is estimated to cost $9.6 million.

Contractor

Oregon State Bridge Construction, Inc. | Scio, OR

Additional Information

Contractor sets girders on the Meacham and Union Pacific Railroad Bridge. August 2025.

Aerial view of bridge girder placement.

Contacts & Media

Project Contact

Community Affairs Specialist: Vicki L Moles
Email: vicki.l.moles@odot.oregon.gov
Phone: 541-620-4527

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Last Updated

12/12/2025 2:48 PM

Project Number

20539