US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE N203 over Ruin Wash

Fair

Apache County, Arizona · 4.5 MI NE of Kinlichee · Structure no. 00000000000N691

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
77 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE N203 over Ruin Wash is a concrete culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE N203 over Ruin Wash in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 54 by 2040. The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long and 131 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 43.5 mi (70 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR BIA RTE N203
CrossesRuin Wash
Location4.5 MI NE of Kinlichee
RouteFederal Lands Road 0N203
CountyApache County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.76325, -109.37594
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length77 ft (23.6 m)
Longest span36 ft (11.1 m)
Deck width131 ft (39.9 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic54 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed43.5 mi (70 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 N203 over Ruin Wash built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE N203 over Ruin 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE N203 over Ruin Wash carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE N203 over Ruin Wash?

The structure is 77 ft (23.6 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11.1 m) and a deck 131 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE N203 over Ruin Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.