IRR BIA RTE N39 over Lone Tule Wash
PoorPosted for loadApache County, Arizona · 6.2 MI N. Arizona HWY 264 · Structure no. 00000000000N641
- Built
- 1959
- 66 years old, rebuilt 1983
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 550
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE N39 over Lone Tule Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE N39 over Lone Tule Wash in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 66 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 631 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 12.4 mi (20 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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE N39 over Lone Tule Wash built?
It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE N39 over Lone Tule 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 N39 over Lone Tule Wash carry?
About 550 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE N39 over Lone Tule Wash?
The structure is 35 ft (10.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE N39 over Lone Tule Wash?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.