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I-84 / U.S. 197 The Dalles, Rufus & Arlington Bridges

Construction Phase

Region 4: Central Oregon (Arlington, Rufus, The Dalles, Gilliam, Sherman, Wasco)


​​​​​Bridge work on Arlington and Rufus bridges along I-84 and the U.S. 197 over I-84 bridge in The Dalles.


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Impacts

Traffic Impact

RUFUS and ARLINGTON BRIDGES: Crews will be on-site periodically during daytime hours to complete remaining minor punchlist work. Motorists should expect occasional shoulder closures Monday-Thursday.

THE DALLES BRIDGE: Crews will be on-site performing clean-up and minor punchlist work with no impacts to traffic.

Schedule

​Design complete: February 2023

Construction: October 2024 - June 2026

Details

About

The I-84 bridges at Arlington and Rufus and in the U.S. 197 over I-84 bridge in the Dalles are showing signs of deterioration and the bridge decks need to be replaced in order to improve safety and mobility. 

This project includes three bridges along I-84:

Arlington Bridge (milepost 138)
The Arlington Bridge work consists of replacing the concrete overlay to provide a safer and smoother surface, construction of a taller median barrier, upgraded transitions on each end, updated guard rails and seismic retrofits.​

Rufus Bridge (milepost 109)
The Rufus Bridge work replacing the concrete overlay, updated guard rails, new transitions on each end, and a Phase 1 seismic retrofit.  
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U.S. 197 over I-84 Bridge​
This work will include replacement of the bridge driving surface and repair the bridge expansion joint to preserve the useful life of the bridge, and replacing of guardrails. 

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Location

Multiple |

Arlington, Rufus, and The Dalles.

Cost and Funding

$17 million​

Contractor

Wildish Construction

Contacts & Media

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Project Contacts

Construction Project Manager
Riley Skov
Email
riley.skov@odot.oregon.gov
Phone
541-370-7197

Community Affairs
Meghan Blyth
Email
meghan.l.blyth@odot.oregon.gov
Phone
541-316-3941

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Last Updated

8/4/2026 11:35 AM

Project Number

21644