US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 60 over E Frk Little White River

Fair

Apache County, Arizona · 21 KM E of White River · Structure no. 00000000000H082

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
27 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 60 over E Frk Little White River is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying IRR BIA RTE 60 over E Frk Little White River in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 117 by 2038. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 60
CrossesE Frk Little White River
Location21 KM E of White River
RouteFederal Lands Road 60
StateArizona
Coordinates33.8235, -109.81217
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, posting recommended but not legally implemented
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating24.4 US tons
Inventory rating17.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.8 m)
Deck width19 ft (5.9 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2023)
Projected traffic117 by 2038
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 60 over E Frk Little White River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 60 over E Frk Little 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 60 over E Frk Little White River carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 60 over E Frk Little White River?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.8 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 60 over E Frk Little White River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.