US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE N203 over Kin Li Chee Wash

PoorPosted for load

Apache County, Arizona · 2.8 MI N of Az 264 on 930 · Structure no. 00000000000N629

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
302
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE N203 over Kin Li Chee Wash is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE N203 over Kin Li Chee Wash in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 65 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 302 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 353 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR BIA RTE N203
CrossesKin Li Chee Wash
Location2.8 MI N of Az 264 on 930
RouteFederal Lands Road 0N203
CountyApache County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.75239, -109.42397
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating99.4 US tons
Inventory rating59.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic302 (2023)
Projected traffic353 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$672,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE N203 over Kin Li Chee Wash built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE N203 over Kin Li Chee 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 N203 over Kin Li Chee Wash carry?

About 302 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE N203 over Kin Li Chee Wash?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE N203 over Kin Li Chee Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.