IRR BIA RTE 70 over Big Bonito Creek
FairApache County, Arizona · 27.4 KM SE of White River · Structure no. 00000000000H086
- Built
- 1982
- 43 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 81 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 10
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 70 over Big Bonito Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 70 over Big Bonito Creek in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 6 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long and 19 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.7 mi (72 km).
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 70 over Big Bonito Creek built?
It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 70 over Big Bonito 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 February 2024.
How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 70 over Big Bonito Creek carry?
About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 70 over Big Bonito Creek?
The structure is 81 ft (24.6 m) long with a longest span of 79 ft (24 m) and a deck 19 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 70 over Big Bonito Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.