US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 2 over Railroad Creek

Good

Grays Harbor County, Washington · 16 KM North of Moclips · Structure no. 00000000000P013

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
74 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
160
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 2 over Railroad Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 2 over Railroad Creek in Grays Harbor County, Washington. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 160 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2040. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 2
CrossesRailroad Creek
Location16 KM North of Moclips
RouteFederal Lands Road 2
Coordinates47.35099, -124.15472
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic160 (2021)
Projected traffic176 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 2 over Railroad Creek built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 2 over Railroad 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 2 over Railroad Creek carry?

About 160 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 2 over Railroad Creek?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 2 over Railroad Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.