Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Authority

The cities and counties at both ends of the aging Hood River White Salmon Bridge have signed an agreement to form a new bridge authority. 

The April 26, 2023 signing officially formed the Hood River-White Salmon Bridge Authority. The new entity’s charter takes effect on July 1, 2023. Washington signers are the cities of Bingen and White Salmon, and Klickitat County. Oregon signers are the City of Hood River, Hood River County and the Port of Hood River.

The new bridge authority will have a board of six voting members, with Klickitat County and Hood River County appointing three members each. The board will appoint two co-chairs — one from Washington, one from Oregon — to a two-year term. The charter gives the board wide authority, notably including “the power to impose, fix, collect, and periodically adjust the rate of tolls.” The formation of the bridge authority is expected to aid progress on obtaining state and federal funding and building a replacement.

Apply to Serve as a Member!

The City of White Salmon will formally nominate candidates to the county for consideration. You can download the application below, and submit completed applications to City Hall or scanned via email to: administrator@ci.white-salmon.wa.us