US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 7 over Mill Creek

Good

Wasco County, Oregon · 1 KM N JCT Rt 7001 & Rt 7 · Structure no. 00000000000P944

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2023
Type
Slab
Prestressed Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
75
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 7 over Mill Creek is a prestressed concrete slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 7 over Mill Creek in Wasco County, Oregon. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 75 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2043. The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 7
CrossesMill Creek
Location1 KM N JCT Rt 7001 & Rt 7
RouteFederal Lands Road 7
StateOregon
Coordinates44.86137, -121.47219
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.8 US tons
Inventory rating46.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length62 ft (19 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic75 (2023)
Projected traffic150 by 2043
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 7 over Mill Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 7 over Mill 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 7 over Mill Creek carry?

About 75 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 7 over Mill Creek?

The structure is 62 ft (19 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 7 over Mill Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.