US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 2 over Shitike Creek

Good

Jefferson County, Oregon · At JCT BIA 2002 and BIA 2 · Structure no. 00000000000P946

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 2 over Shitike Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 2 over Shitike Creek in Jefferson County, Oregon. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Oregon average of 49.9 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 2
CrossesShitike Creek
LocationAt JCT BIA 2002 and BIA 2
RouteFederal Lands Road 2
StateOregon
Coordinates44.74897, -121.63826
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating79.6 US tons
Inventory rating47.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length72 ft (21.8 m)
Longest span69 ft (21 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2043
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 2 over Shitike Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 2 over Shitike Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 2 over Shitike Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 2 over Shitike Creek?

The structure is 72 ft (21.8 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 2 over Shitike Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.