US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 1123 over Sitdown Creek

PoorPosted for load

Ferry County, Washington · 25 KM NW of Sub-Agency · Structure no. 00000000000P333

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
44 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 1123 over Sitdown Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 1123 over Sitdown Creek in Ferry County, Washington. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 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: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 40% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2043. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 1123
CrossesSitdown Creek
Location25 KM NW of Sub-Agency
RouteFederal Lands Road 1123
Coordinates48.40381, -118.45867
Functional classRural Local

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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating50.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span43 ft (13.1 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.3 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic100 by 2043
Trucks40%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$102,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 1123 over Sitdown Creek built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 1123 over Sitdown 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 June 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 1123 over Sitdown Creek carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 40% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 1123 over Sitdown Creek?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 43 ft (13.1 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 1123 over Sitdown Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.