US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 8 over Warm Springs River

Good

Wasco County, Oregon · 13 KM E Kaa-Nee-Ta Resort · Structure no. 00000000000P901

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
135 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 8 over Warm Springs River is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 8 over Warm Springs River in Wasco County, Oregon. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older 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 20 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40 by 2043. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 8
CrossesWarm Springs River
Location13 KM E Kaa-Nee-Ta Resort
RouteFederal Lands Road 8
StateOregon
Coordinates44.86209, -121.07544
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating35.9 US tons
Inventory rating27 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length135 ft (41.1 m)
Longest span85 ft (25.9 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic40 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 8 over Warm Springs River built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 8 over Warm Springs River 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 8 over Warm Springs River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 8 over Warm Springs River?

The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 85 ft (25.9 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 8 over Warm Springs River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.