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All tagged Hood River-White Salmon Bridge

Jul 1

Jul 1 Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Reopens After Repairs

Joshuah Albert

Home Page, Hood River County

The Hood River-White Salmon Interstate Bridge reopened on Sunday, June 30th, three days after a semi-trick accident that resulted in significant damage to its span lifts.

Jun 27

Jun 27 Semi-Truck Collision Closes Hood River-White Salmon Bridge

Joshuah Albert

Home Page, Hood River County

A semi-truck crashed on the Hood River-White Salmon Interstate Bridge this morning, Thursday, June 27, 2024, closing the bridge until further notice. The incident occurred when a semi-truck, pulling an excavator on a flatbed, failed to lower the excavator's arm sufficiently. As the truck crossed the bridge, the excavator's arm struck the span lifts, causing severe damage.