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I-84 McCord Creek Bridge Replacement

Construction Phase

Region 1: Portland metro and Hood River County (Multnomah)


​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​We are replacing the aging bridge that carries I-84 east over McCord Creek near Warrendale. Replacing the bridge will eliminate a dip in the roadway and increase safety, earthquake resilience, and the lifespan of the highway.

Columbia River Gorge Construction: I-84 and U.S. 30 Historic Columbia River Highway

Impacts

Traffic Impact

Current Traffic Impacts: 
  • Periodic daytime and nighttime single lane closures in both directions on I-84 through October.​
  • Expect periodic daytime and nighttime single lane and shoulder closures in both directions through fall 2026. 
  • The NE Frontage Rd on-ramp to eastbound I-84 at the Elowah Falls Trailhead parking lot is closed throughout construction. Travelers accessing eastbound I-84 from NE Frontage Road must detour to the on-ramps at Ainsworth State Park (exit 35).​​
  • The Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail is now open between John B. Yeon and Toothrock Trailheads. 
For the most up-to-date traffic impacts please visit www.TripCheck.com.

Construction Impacts

We’re pleased to announce that all travel lanes in both directions of I-84 at McCord Creek have re-opened just west of Bonneville Dam. This marks another major milestone for the project as crews continue finishing construction to rebuild the new eastbound I-84 McCord Creek Bridge.

With the new I-84 eastbound bridge now fully open to vehicles and its concrete deck reaching maximum strength, the most disruptive travel impacts are officially behind us. The infamous “dip” in the road where vehicles transitioned onto the bridge has also been removed.

Through fall 2026, crews will continue rebuilding the center median to separate eastbound and westbound traffic, paving lanes further out from the bridge, reshaping the dirt and ditches around the westbound off-ramp and restoring the Historic Highway State Trail to pre-construction conditions. Other work will also occur under the bridge without impacting traffic and includes removing several old bridge foundations, removing the work bridge and materials, and planting and seeding. During this work, travelers should expect temporary single lane closures on I-84.

Thank you so much for your continued patience as we get closer to completing construction of a safer, more resilient highway structure.

The Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail is now open near McCord Creek. The Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail was closed near McCord Creek while cranes were temporarily staged on the trail to set steel beams for bridge construction. This segment of the trail is expected to be restored to its pre-construction conditions by fall 2026.​

Tips for Traveling Safely in Work Zones​
  • Orange is your cue! Pay attention when you see orange signs, barrels, cones and barricades.
  • Obey all speed signs for your safety and the safety of others.​
  • Expect delays—plan for them—and leave early so you can drive safely through the work zone.
  • Allow extra time when traveling and follow all signs and flaggers for safety.​​​​
Use zipper merging when approaching closed lanes to reduce backups​. “Zipper” merging is when drivers remain in their current lane until the lane ends so vehicles can take turns merging. This allows drivers to use all the available space in each lane while reducing backups. It also promotes merging at slower speeds to reduce the chance of a crash. You can find more about Zipper Merging in the “Time to merge? Zip it up!” section of our​ Summer Safety Driving Tips.​

Schedule

​Construction began in spring 2025 and is expected to continue through fall 2026. 

Details

About

All travel lanes on I-84 are now open at McCord Creek near Dodson as new eastbound bridge is ready for traffic. Construciton continues through fall 2026.

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Lane closures and NE Frontage Rd on-ramp closure (late summer 2026 to fall 2026)
From late summer through fall 2026, the eastbound and westbound bridges will be open but expect periodic single lane and shoulder closures in each direction until fall 2026. The NE Frontage Rd on-ramp to eastbound I-84 at the Elowah Falls Trailhead parking lot will also remain closed. 

Historic Highway State Trail 
The nearby Historic Highway State Trail is open to bicyclists and hikers between John B. Yeon and Toothrock Trailheads. The trail is anticipated to be restored to pre-construction conditions by fall 2026.​
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How did we determine the detours are the minimum necessary to complete construction?
We evaluated six construction options. All required months of traffic impacts on I-84 and the Historic Highway State Trail. Ultimately, we selected the option that offered the lowest construction risk, highest durability, fewer traffic and trail impacts, and lower cost. 

Crews, cranes and other construction equipment need a large work area to remove the existing bridge and construct the new bridge. Both directions of traffic are sharing the westbound bridge while crews work to remove and rebuild the eastbound bridge.

Location

I-84 |

Exit 37 near Warrendale.

Cost and Funding

$32 million

Contractor

​Lega​cy Contracting, Inc.

Benefits

The existing eastbound bridge is aging and in poor condition with ruts and bumps. There are also limited routes available to efficiently travel around the bridge if it were ever damaged during an earthquake. 

The new bridge will meet current design standards, which increases the lifespan of the highway and protect public safety by allowing it to better withstand an earthquake​.

Additional Information

Over the next several years, we have many construction projects planned on I-84 between I-205 and Hood River, and on the Historic Columbia River Highway between Troutdale and Hood River. 

View more information.​ 

Multnomah Falls (I-84) Timed Use Permits at Exit 31
The 2026 U.S. Forest Service's annual summer Multnomah Falls (I-84) Timed Use Permit system for I-84 Exit 31 ended for the season. Permits are required during the summer tourism peak and required for visitors using the I-84 (Exit 31) Multnomah Falls parking lot daily between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. from late May through early September. Information about the permits is available at https://www.recreation.gov.

More information about permits needed in 2027 will be posted here and on recreation.gov. Permits are required during the summer tourism peak, generally from the end of May to the beginning of September.

​For ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) or Civil Rights Title VI accommodations, translation/interpretation services, or more information call 503-731-4128, TTY 800-735-2900 or Oregon Relay Service 7-1-1.

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Contacts & Media

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Project Contact

Community Affairs Coordinator
Dee Hidalgo
Email
dee.hidalgo@odot.oregon.gov
Phone
503-489-9057
Project Hotline
24/7 Noise: 503-294-1570
Project Accommodation Request
503-731-4128

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Last Updated

9/18/2026 12:38 PM

Project Number

21766

Project Documents

Related documents to this project
McCord Creek Factsheet (Spring 2026).pdfThe factsheet describes the project and the traffic impacts that will occur during 2026 construction.
Trail Closure Notice_McCord Creek (Spring 2026).pdfTrail Closure Notice: between John B. Yeon and Toothrock Trailheads.