US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 9 over Beaver Creek

Good

Wasco County, Oregon · 4 KM West of Simnasho · Structure no. 00000000000P912

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 9 over Beaver Creek is a steel culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 9 over Beaver Creek in Wasco County, Oregon. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,000 by 2043. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 9
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location4 KM West of Simnasho
RouteFederal Lands Road 9
StateOregon
Coordinates44.96021, -121.39492
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating95.9 US tons
Inventory rating95.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic1,000 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 9 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 9 over Beaver 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 9 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 9 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 9 over Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.