US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 8008 over Lukachukai Wash

Good

Apache County, Arizona · 1.1KM East of Ush 191 · Structure no. 0000N32780B0268

Built
2018
7 years old, rebuilt 9999
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
584 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 8008 over Lukachukai Wash is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 8008 over Lukachukai Wash in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 2018 and reconstructed in 9999, so it is 7 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 400 by 2043. The structure is 584 ft (177.9 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 8008
CrossesLukachukai Wash
Location1.1KM East of Ush 191
RouteFederal Lands Road 8008
StateArizona
Coordinates36.59485, -109.55182
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionApril 2023
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating39.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length584 ft (177.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.8 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2023)
Projected traffic400 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 8008 over Lukachukai Wash built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 9999.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 8008 over Lukachukai Wash 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 8008 over Lukachukai Wash carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 8008 over Lukachukai Wash?

The structure is 584 ft (177.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.8 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 8008 over Lukachukai Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.