IRR BIA RTE 581 over Clear Creek
FairWasco County, Oregon · 5 KM NW Warm Springs JCT · Structure no. 00000000000P943
- Built
- 1997
- 28 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected October 2024
- Type
- Girder and Floorbeam System
- Steel
- Length
- 59 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 581 over Clear Creek is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying IRR BIA RTE 581 over Clear Creek in Wasco County, Oregon. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 years old, younger 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2041. The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 581 over Clear Creek built?
It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 581 over Clear Creek 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 October 2024.
How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 581 over Clear Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 581 over Clear Creek?
The structure is 59 ft (18 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 581 over Clear Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.