A better connection for our region,
now and in the future
*All bridge renderings shown on this site are early design concepts. The final design has not yet been determined.
The Hood River-White Salmon Bridge needs replacing.
A new, safe bridge will support the Columbia River Gorge’s economy and resiliency.
The existing bridge as it stands today.
The Hood River Bridge is a critical connection for our bistate Gorge communities. For commerce, it is a vital link between the agricultural heartland and the ocean ports in the Pacific Northwest. For locals, it is an essential link for daily access to jobs, childcare, school and medical services.
The U.S. Department of Transportation recently named it one of America’s most economically significant bridges. Read the report.
The bridge is near the end of its serviceable life and wasn’t built to safely accommodate our long-term needs. Read more about the existing bridge on the Current Bridge & History page.
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Featured Videos
Bridge Aesthetics Committee Overview
Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Authority: An Introduction
Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Authority Board Meeting - April 8
Explore the new bridge design and its benefits
A new bridge will improve the movement of people and goods across the Columbia River in our part of the Gorge.
Real-life impacts without a new bridge
This past summer the Hood River Bridge shut down for three days. Watch the real-life impacts on our community and get a glimpse into what the Gorge would be like without the bridge.
“The bridge is more than a bridge.
It’s a lifeline that benefits our states,
region and nation.”
— Marla Keethler, Mayor of White Salmon