US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE N5037 over Immanuel Mission Wash

Fair

Apache County, Arizona · 0.2 M SE Immanuel Mission · Structure no. 00000000000N225

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
30 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
173
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE N5037 over Immanuel Mission Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE N5037 over Immanuel Mission Wash in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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.

It carries about 173 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 270 by 2040. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR BIA RTE N5037
CrossesImmanuel Mission Wash
Location0.2 M SE Immanuel Mission
RouteFederal Lands Road N5037
CountyApache County
StateArizona
Coordinates36.80136, -109.39483
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating59.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.6 m)
Deck width14 ft (4.4 m)
Roadway width13 ft (4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic173 (2021)
Projected traffic270 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$535,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE N5037 over Immanuel Mission Wash built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE N5037 over Immanuel Mission Wash 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE N5037 over Immanuel Mission Wash carry?

About 173 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE N5037 over Immanuel Mission Wash?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.6 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE N5037 over Immanuel Mission Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.