US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 4 over Shitike Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Oregon · In Warm Springs · Structure no. 00000000000P933

Built
1965
60 years old, rebuilt 1976
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
126 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,400
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 4 over Shitike Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 4 over Shitike Creek in Jefferson County, Oregon. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 60 years old, older than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,000 by 2043. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 4
CrossesShitike Creek
LocationIn Warm Springs
RouteFederal Lands Road 4
StateOregon
Coordinates44.76062, -121.2681
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.6 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,400 (2023)
Projected traffic11,000 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$935,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 4 over Shitike Creek built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 4 over Shitike Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 4 over Shitike Creek carry?

About 5,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 4 over Shitike Creek?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.6 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 4 over Shitike Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.