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Historic Columbia River Highway, Oregon
Historic Columbia River Highway Information
The Historic Columbia River Highway is approximately 75 to 80 mile long scenic highway in the US state of Oregon between Troutdale, Oregon and The Dalles, Oregon. This highway travels through the Columbia River Gorge and was built during the years 1913 through 1922, and is recognized as the first planned scenic roadway in the United States.
When the US Numbered Highway System was officially established in 1926, this highway became the part of US 30 and still retains some of the US highway 30 signage.
In the 1930s, a new highway began to be built which was completed in 1950. The new highway was named Columbia River Highway No. 2, which is now known as IH 84. When the new interstate highway was completed, the state of Oregon took over the maintenance of the old route, designating it as the Historic Columbia River Highway No. 100 and/or Historic Columbia River Highway State Trail.
Description:
Roadpath Type:
Two lane scenic highway
Roadpath Total Length:
74.1 miles, 119.3 km
as measured by historic milepost
Roadpath Length in Oregon:
74.1 miles
Roadpath Year Built:
1913-1922
Roadpath Use:
East west travel between Portland and The Dalles.
Roadpath Waymark:
US 30 Highway signs, Historic Columbia River Highway signs
Roadpath Terminus Point (West):
Location:
Troutdale, Oregon
Coordinates:
45.5407726, -122.3900106
Elevation:
85 feet
Roadpath Terminus Point (East):
Location:
The Dalles, Oregon
Coordinates:
45.6301725, -121.2157297
Elevation:
130 feet
Roadpath Highest Elevation:
733 feet,
45.53979009388718, -122.24449156410482
Roadpath Lowest Elevation:
feet,
Roadpath History:
Location:
Geographical Region:
Pacific Coast
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