US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE N9345 over Stone Wash

Fair

Apache County, Arizona · Wide Ruin Arizona · Structure no. 00000000000N668

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
404
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE N9345 over Stone Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE N9345 over Stone Wash in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 404 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 473 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR BIA RTE N9345
CrossesStone Wash
LocationWide Ruin Arizona
RouteFederal Lands Road N9345
CountyApache County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.41847, -109.49225
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.7 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic404 (2023)
Projected traffic473 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 N9345 over Stone Wash built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE N9345 over Stone Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE N9345 over Stone Wash carry?

About 404 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE N9345 over Stone Wash?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.7 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE N9345 over Stone Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.