IRR BIA RTE N63 over Horse Mesa Wash
FairApache County, Arizona · 1 MI North Horse Mesa Az · Structure no. 00000000000N240
- Built
- 1990
- 35 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 80 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2022 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE N63 over Horse Mesa Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE N63 over Horse Mesa Wash in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 198 by 2040. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE N63 over Horse Mesa Wash built?
It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE N63 over Horse Mesa 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 Horse Mesa Wash carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE N63 over Horse Mesa Wash?
The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE N63 over Horse Mesa Wash?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.