US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE N9402 over Rio Puerco Wash

Good

Apache County, Arizona · 1.5MI South of Lupton Az · Structure no. 0000N36780B0656

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
413 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
717
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE N9402 over Rio Puerco Wash is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE N9402 over Rio Puerco Wash in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 717 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 468 by 2043. The structure is 413 ft (125.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.2 mi (26 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE N9402
CrossesRio Puerco Wash
Location1.5MI South of Lupton Az
RouteFederal Lands Road N9402
StateArizona
Coordinates35.32627, -109.07224
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59.6 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length413 ft (125.8 m)
Longest span83 ft (25.3 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic717 (2023)
Projected traffic468 by 2043
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.2 mi (26 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 N9402 over Rio Puerco Wash built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE N9402 over Rio Puerco 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE N9402 over Rio Puerco Wash carry?

About 717 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE N9402 over Rio Puerco Wash?

The structure is 413 ft (125.8 m) long with a longest span of 83 ft (25.3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE N9402 over Rio Puerco Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.