US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 65 over North Fork White River

Fair

Apache County, Arizona · 4.4 KM South of Mcnary · Structure no. 00000000000H074

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
53 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
85
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 65 over North Fork White River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying IRR BIA RTE 65 over North Fork White River in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 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. Its operating status is: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.

It carries about 85 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 100 by 2024. The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 65
CrossesNorth Fork White River
Location4.4 KM South of Mcnary
RouteFederal Lands Road 65
StateArizona
Coordinates34.03844, -109.83644
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating24.6 US tons
Inventory rating17.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length53 ft (16.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.7 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width19 ft (5.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic85 (2021)
Projected traffic100 by 2024
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.8 mi (56 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 65 over North Fork White River built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 65 over North Fork White River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 65 over North Fork White River carry?

About 85 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 65 over North Fork White River?

The structure is 53 ft (16.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.7 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 65 over North Fork White River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.