US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE N5037 over Toh-Chin-Lini Wash

Fair

Apache County, Arizona · 1.0 MI S Emmanuel Mission · Structure no. 00000000000N228

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
60 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
173
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE N5037 over Toh-Chin-Lini Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE N5037 over Toh-Chin-Lini Wash 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.

It carries about 173 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 198 by 2040. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE N5037
CrossesToh-Chin-Lini Wash
Location1.0 MI S Emmanuel Mission
RouteFederal Lands Road N5037
StateArizona
Coordinates36.79342, -109.39114
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating75.3 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.2 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 traffic198 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$890,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE N5037 over Toh-Chin-Lini Wash built?

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

What condition is IRR BIA RTE N5037 over Toh-Chin-Lini 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 Toh-Chin-Lini Wash carry?

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

How long is IRR BIA RTE N5037 over Toh-Chin-Lini Wash?

The structure is 60 ft (18.2 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 Toh-Chin-Lini Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.