IRR BIA RTE N26 over Bis Li Ah Wash
PoorApache County, Arizona · 4 MI East of Az HWY 191 · Structure no. 00000000000N521
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 182 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 300
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE N26 over Bis Li Ah Wash is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE N26 over Bis Li Ah 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 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: open, posting recommended but not legally implemented.
It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 346 by 2040. The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long and 13 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 15.5 mi (25 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 | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, 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. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE N26 over Bis Li Ah Wash built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE N26 over Bis Li Ah 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 N26 over Bis Li Ah Wash carry?
About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE N26 over Bis Li Ah Wash?
The structure is 182 ft (55.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.8 m) and a deck 13 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE N26 over Bis Li Ah Wash?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.