US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE N63 over Red Rock Wash

Fair

Apache County, Arizona · 3.7MI North Red Rock T.P. · Structure no. 00000000000N229

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
383 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
450
2022 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE N63 over Red Rock Wash is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE N63 over Red Rock Wash in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 198 by 2040. The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE N63
CrossesRed Rock Wash
Location3.7MI North Red Rock T.P.
RouteFederal Lands Road 0N63
StateArizona
Coordinates36.66092, -109.06325
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5 (+7 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length383 ft (116.7 m)
Longest span75 ft (23 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2022)
Projected traffic198 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 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 N63 over Red Rock Wash built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE N63 over Red Rock 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 N63 over Red Rock Wash carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE N63 over Red Rock Wash?

The structure is 383 ft (116.7 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (23 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE N63 over Red Rock Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.