Project-Details

I-84 McCord Creek Bridge Replacement

Construction Phase

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

We are preparing to replace 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:

All travel lanes on I-84 at McCord Creek are open until early 2026.
The NE Frontage Rd on-ramp to eastbound I-84 at the Elowah Falls Trailhead parking lot is also open until early 2026.
No traffic impacts are expected on I-84 at McCord Creek until early 2026.
Please note: work below the bridge continues during this time.

Information about current traffic impacts in the Columbia River Gorge can be found on our main Gorge webpage in the "Current Traffic Impacts Overview" section.

Future traffic impacts, including crossover traffic where eastbound vehicles will share the westbound bridge, and planned shuttle service on the Historic Highway State Trail, is outlined in the About Section below.

ODOT encourages zipper merging when approaching closed lanes like those experienced at McCord Creek. Zipper merging is when drivers remain in their current lane until the lane ends so traffic 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 our Summer Safety Driving Tips.

Travelers should expect delays in the area during construction activities. For the most up-to-date traffic impacts please visit www.TripCheck.com.

Construction Impacts

All travel lanes on I-84 are open until early 2026. One travel lane in each direction had been closed since mid-October while crews drilled under the bridges, built a retaining wall and prepped the work zone on the highway for the crossover traffic configuration planned in spring 2026. Crews will continue working underneath I-84 by constructing supports beneath the eastbound bridge through the winter. This work will not affect I-84 travelers.

You can expect flaggers directing traffic on the Historic Highway State Trail near McCord Creek during daylight hours on weekdays.

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.

Schedule

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

Details

About

Lane closures and NE Frontage Rd on-ramp closure (summer to fall 2025 and spring to fall 2026)

The periodic lane closures in both directions of I-84 from summer to fall 2025 have finished. All travel lanes are open until early 2026. The NE Frontage Rd on-ramp to eastbound I-84 at the Elowah Falls Trailhead parking lot is also open until early 2026.

Crossover traffic (spring through summer 2026)

Eastbound traffic will share the westbound bridge for up to 4 months. During this time, I-84 will be reduced to one lane in each direction using the westbound bridge.

Image demonstrating Crossover Traffic Mitigation for drivers

Historic Highway State Trail (spring through summer 2026)

The nearby Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail will also require a detour while construction is underway. During this time, there will be a two-month closure of the State Trail with shuttle service between John B. Yeon and Toothrock Trailheads in 2026.

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 will need a large work area to remove the existing bridge and construct the new bridge. Both directions of traffic will share the westbound bridge for around four months while crews work to remove and rebuild the eastbound bridge.

Location

I-84 |

Exit 35 near Warrendale.

Cost and Funding

$32 million

Contractor

Legacy 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 will increase 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 about upcoming work.

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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

11/21/2025 4:47 PM

Project Number

21766

Project Documents

Related documents to this project
Document	Description
McCord Creek Factsheet (Fall 2025).pdf	The factsheet describes the project and the traffic impacts that will occur during construction.