US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 4 over North Fork Agency Creek

Fair

Yamhill County, Oregon · 12.5KM NW 22/GRN Ronde RD · Structure no. 00000000000P704

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
46 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 4 over North Fork Agency Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 4 over North Fork Agency Creek in Yamhill 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 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 15 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 4
CrossesNorth Fork Agency Creek
Location12.5KM NW 22/GRN Ronde RD
RouteFederal Lands Road 4
StateOregon
Coordinates45.15568, -123.68502
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating44.3 US tons
Inventory rating26.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width15 ft (4.7 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 4 over North Fork Agency Creek built?

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

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 4 over North Fork Agency 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 4 over North Fork Agency Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 4 over North Fork Agency Creek?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 15 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 4 over North Fork Agency Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.