Project Information
- Location: North approach to the Stark Street Bridge over the Sandy River, east of Troutdale
- Schedule: Re-opened March 6, 2025
- Estimated Cost: approx. $1.9M
- Funding Source: County roadway funds
The County hears and values the Corbett community. We know there have been concerns in the past about not feeling heard or being forgotten in East County. Please know, the County absolutely cares about our East County residents and businesses. We recognize there are not many short detour routes when this bridge is closed and the County is committed to working as quickly as it can to reopen the bridge.
The County understands the current closure of the Stark Street Bridge has had a significant impact on the Corbett community. The County is doing everything it can to get the bridge back open, to make the process as smooth as possible and to provide regular website updates for residents and the neighboring community. Emergency repairs to the Stark Street Bridge approach are a top priority for the Transportation Division.
Project Description
We made emergency repairs to the north approach to the Stark Street Bridge. The bridge closed September 17, 2024 when the northwest retaining wall on the approach collapsed. The northeast retaining wall across from it was also at risk of collapse.
The Stark Street Bridge and roadway were built in 1914. Over the last decade, multiple crashes by cars and trucks damaged the retaining walls on the north approach. The approach to the bridge from the Historic Columbia River Highway needed to be rebuilt.
Project Update: 3/6/25
See an archive of past updates.
- The bridge re-opened today.
- News Release: Stark Street Bridge reopens to public
Traffic Impacts
- Weekly updates on traffic or construction are posted at This Week In Roads.
The bridge has now re-opened.
Please drive safely. Survey crews or other workers may be on the shoulder or the side of the road at various times. Please be careful and drive slowly when workers are present.
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