US Bridges

Querino Dirt RD over Wash

Poor

Apache County, Arizona · 4.3 KM W of Houck Az · Structure no. 0000N36780T8776

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
240
2023 count
Owner
Tribal
Indian Tribal Government

About this bridge

Querino Dirt RD over Wash is a steel culvert carrying Querino Dirt RD over Wash in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 years old, older 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 240 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,032 by 260. The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Location

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CarriesQuerino Dirt RD
CrossesWash
Location4.3 KM W of Houck Az
RouteFederal Lands Road 7250
CountyApache County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.2801, -109.25844
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating84.9 US tons
Inventory rating65 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length30 ft (9.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic240 (2023)
Projected traffic2,032 by 260
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerIndian Tribal Government
Maintained byIndian Tribal Government
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$384,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Querino Dirt RD over Wash built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Querino Dirt RD 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Querino Dirt RD over Wash carry?

About 240 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Querino Dirt RD over Wash?

The structure is 30 ft (9.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Querino Dirt RD over Wash?

It is owned by the Indian Tribal Government.