IRR BIA RTE 71 over Big Bonito Creek
FairApache County, Arizona · 25.8 KM SE of White River · Structure no. 00000000000H088
- Built
- 1983
- 42 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Frame
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 135 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 90
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 71 over Big Bonito Creek is a concrete continuous frame carrying IRR BIA RTE 71 over Big Bonito Creek in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 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 90 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2044. The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 50.3 mi (81 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| 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 71 over Big Bonito Creek built?
It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 71 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 71 over Big Bonito Creek carry?
About 90 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 71 over Big Bonito Creek?
The structure is 135 ft (41.1 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.6 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 71 over Big Bonito Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.