US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 2 over Warm Springs River

Fair

Wasco County, Oregon · 34 KM NW of Warm Springs · Structure no. 00000000000P906

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
20
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 2 over Warm Springs River is a steel culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 2 over Warm Springs River in Wasco 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 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 2
CrossesWarm Springs River
Location34 KM NW of Warm Springs
RouteFederal Lands Road 2
StateOregon
Coordinates44.96838, -121.58429
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82.7 US tons
Inventory rating82.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20 (2023)
Projected traffic35 by 2043
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 Warm Springs River built?

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

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 2 over Warm Springs River 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 2 over Warm Springs River carry?

About 20 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 2 over Warm Springs River?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 2 over Warm Springs River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.