US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 2 over Badger Creek

PoorPosted for load

Wasco County, Oregon · 30 KM NW of Warm Springs · Structure no. 00000000000P907

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 2 over Badger Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 2 over Badger Creek in Wasco 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30 by 2043. The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 2
CrossesBadger Creek
Location30 KM NW of Warm Springs
RouteFederal Lands Road 2
StateOregon
Coordinates44.91438, -121.58268
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating19.8 US tons
Inventory rating11.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length52 ft (16 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.6 m)
Roadway width12 ft (3.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic30 by 2043
Trucks10%
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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$49,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 2 over Badger Creek built?

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

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

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

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

How long is IRR BIA RTE 2 over Badger Creek?

The structure is 52 ft (16 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 2 over Badger Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.