US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 6001 over Mill Creek

PoorClosed to traffic

Wasco County, Oregon · 6.5 KM W of Old Mill Camp · Structure no. 00000000000P925

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
54 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
10
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 6001 over Mill Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 6001 over Mill Creek in Wasco County, Oregon. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 0 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2039. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 6001
CrossesMill Creek
Location6.5 KM W of Old Mill Camp
RouteFederal Lands Road 6001
StateOregon
Coordinates44.86231, -121.62706
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
Deck0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span44 ft (13.4 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width17 ft (5.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2023)
Projected traffic20 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$700,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 6001 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 6001 over Mill 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 6001 over Mill Creek carry?

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

How long is IRR BIA RTE 6001 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 44 ft (13.4 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 6001 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.