IRR BIA RTE N35 over Walker Creek
PoorPosted for loadApache County, Arizona · 7.7MI E 8.2MI N Rockpoint · Structure no. 00000000000N248
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old, rebuilt 1993
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 90 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 192
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE N35 over Walker Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE N35 over Walker Creek in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 48 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 192 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 355 by 2040. The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long and 14 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 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE N35 over Walker Creek built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE N35 over Walker Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.
How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE N35 over Walker Creek carry?
About 192 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE N35 over Walker Creek?
The structure is 90 ft (27.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE N35 over Walker Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.