US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 651 over North Fork White River

GoodPosted for load

Apache County, Arizona · 5.8 KM SE of Mcnary · Structure no. 00000000000H084

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
35
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 651 over North Fork White River is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 651 over North Fork White River in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2010, 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 35 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 41 by 2044. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.8 mi (56 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 651
CrossesNorth Fork White River
Location5.8 KM SE of Mcnary
RouteFederal Lands Road 651
StateArizona
Coordinates34.04847, -109.80297
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load 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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating52.2 US tons
Inventory rating46.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic35 (2024)
Projected traffic41 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-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 651 over North Fork White River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 651 over North Fork White River 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 651 over North Fork White River carry?

About 35 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 651 over North Fork White River?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 651 over North Fork White River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.