US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 25 over S. Fork Seekseekwa Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Oregon · 23 KM SE of Warm Springs · Structure no. 00000000000P941

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Aluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 25 over S. Fork Seekseekwa Creek is a aluminum, wrought iron, or cast iron culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 25 over S. Fork Seekseekwa Creek in Jefferson County, Oregon. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 25
CrossesS. Fork Seekseekwa Creek
Location23 KM SE of Warm Springs
RouteFederal Lands Road 25
StateOregon
Coordinates44.68745, -121.37798
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialAluminum, Wrought Iron, or Cast Iron
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 25 over S. Fork Seekseekwa Creek built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 25 over S. Fork Seekseekwa 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 25 over S. Fork Seekseekwa Creek carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 25 over S. Fork Seekseekwa Creek?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 25 over S. Fork Seekseekwa Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.