IRR BIA RTE N8086 over Chinle Wash
PoorApache County, Arizona · 0.5 MI East of Many Farms · Structure no. 00000000000N507
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 443 ft
- 11 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 600
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE N8086 over Chinle Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR BIA RTE N8086 over Chinle 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 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.
It carries about 600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 702 by 2040. The structure is 443 ft (135 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
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Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE N8086 over Chinle Wash built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE N8086 over Chinle Wash 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE N8086 over Chinle Wash carry?
About 600 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE N8086 over Chinle Wash?
The structure is 443 ft (135 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.4 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE N8086 over Chinle Wash?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.