US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 60 over Rock Creek

Good

Apache County, Arizona · 14.8 KM E of White River · Structure no. 0000H52607B0098

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
56 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 60 over Rock Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 60 over Rock Creek in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2044. The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 38.5 mi (62 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 60
CrossesRock Creek
Location14.8 KM E of White River
RouteFederal Lands Road 60
StateArizona
Coordinates33.82289, -109.81492
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating69.4 US tons
Inventory rating45.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length56 ft (17 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2024)
Projected traffic108 by 2044
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed38.5 mi (62 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 60 over Rock Creek built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 60 over Rock Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 60 over Rock Creek carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 60 over Rock Creek?

The structure is 56 ft (17 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 60 over Rock Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.