US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE N123 over Wash

Poor

Apache County, Arizona · 1 MI N Hunters Point T.P. · Structure no. 00000000000N672

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
153 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
123
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE N123 over Wash is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE N123 over Wash in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 123 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 144 by 2043. The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE N123
CrossesWash
Location1 MI N Hunters Point T.P.
RouteFederal Lands Road 0N123
StateArizona
Coordinates35.56819, -109.09758
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58.5 US tons
Inventory rating37.3 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length153 ft (46.5 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic123 (2023)
Projected traffic144 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed30.4 mi (49 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 N123 over Wash built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE N123 over 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE N123 over Wash carry?

About 123 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE N123 over Wash?

The structure is 153 ft (46.5 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE N123 over Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.