IRR BIA RTE 285 over Bird Creek
FairYakima County, Washington · 19.3 KM NW of Glenwood · Structure no. 00000000000P161
- Built
- 1998
- 27 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 20 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 285 over Bird Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 285 over Bird Creek in Yakima County, Washington. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 years old, younger than the Washington average of 49.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 30 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2041. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 285 over Bird Creek built?
It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 285 over Bird 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 August 2024.
How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 285 over Bird Creek carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 285 over Bird Creek?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 17 ft (5.2 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 285 over Bird Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.