US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE N13 over Totsoh Wash

Good

Apache County, Arizona · At Lukachukai · Structure no. 00000000000N543

Built
1993
32 years old, rebuilt 9999
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
120 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,400
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE N13 over Totsoh Wash is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE N13 over Totsoh Wash in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1993 and reconstructed in 9999, so it is 32 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,400 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,807 by 2040. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE N13
CrossesTotsoh Wash
LocationAt Lukachukai
RouteFederal Lands Road 0N13
StateArizona
Coordinates36.41003, -109.21914
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span59 ft (17.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,400 (2023)
Projected traffic2,807 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE N13 over Totsoh Wash built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 9999.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE N13 over Totsoh Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE N13 over Totsoh Wash carry?

About 2,400 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE N13 over Totsoh Wash?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (17.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE N13 over Totsoh Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.