US Bridges

IRR BIA Route N39 over Kinlichee Wash

Good

Apache County, Arizona · In Town of Kinlichee · Structure no. 00000000000N631

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
102 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA Route N39 over Kinlichee Wash is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA Route N39 over Kinlichee Wash in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 717 by 2040. The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesIRR BIA Route N39
CrossesKinlichee Wash
LocationIn Town of Kinlichee
RouteFederal Lands Road 0N39
StateArizona
Coordinates35.74356, -109.44394
Functional classUrban 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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating76.9 US tons
Inventory rating40.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length102 ft (31 m)
Longest span95 ft (29 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic717 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Route N39 over Kinlichee Wash built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA Route N39 over Kinlichee 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 Route N39 over Kinlichee Wash carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA Route N39 over Kinlichee Wash?

The structure is 102 ft (31 m) long with a longest span of 95 ft (29 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA Route N39 over Kinlichee Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.