IRR BIA RTE N9402 over Whitewater Creek
PoorPosted for loadApache County, Arizona · 3.6 MI W 6.7 MI S Lupton · Structure no. 00000000000N636
- Built
- 1973
- 52 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 65 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 274
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE N9402 over Whitewater Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE N9402 over Whitewater Creek in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 load restriction.
It carries about 274 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 321 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE N9402 over Whitewater Creek built?
It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE N9402 over Whitewater Creek 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 N9402 over Whitewater Creek carry?
About 274 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE N9402 over Whitewater Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE N9402 over Whitewater Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.