US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 1 over Shitike Creek

Fair

Jefferson County, Oregon · 4 KM W of Warm Springs · Structure no. 00000000000P945

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
122 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 1 over Shitike Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying IRR BIA RTE 1 over Shitike Creek in Jefferson County, Oregon. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 years old, younger 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 5 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 300 by 2043. The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 21.7 mi (35 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 1
CrossesShitike Creek
Location4 KM W of Warm Springs
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
StateOregon
Coordinates44.77223, -121.30586
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length122 ft (37.2 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2023)
Projected traffic300 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed21.7 mi (35 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 1 over Shitike Creek built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 1 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 1 over Shitike Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 1 over Shitike Creek?

The structure is 122 ft (37.2 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 1 over Shitike Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.