IRR BIA RTE N59 over Windy Valley Wash
FairApache County, Arizona · 6 MI W of Many Farms Lake · Structure no. 00000000000N539
- Built
- 1980
- 45 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 43 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,950
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE N59 over Windy Valley Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE N59 over Windy Valley Wash in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,950 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,246 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).
Location
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE N59 over Windy Valley Wash built?
It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE N59 over Windy Valley 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE N59 over Windy Valley Wash carry?
About 1,950 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE N59 over Windy Valley Wash?
The structure is 43 ft (13.2 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE N59 over Windy Valley Wash?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.