US Bridges

IRR 273 over Wetlands

Good

Apache County, Arizona · Crescent Lk Dam · Structure no. 02859

Built
2009
16 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
249 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
514
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR 273 over Wetlands is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR 273 over Wetlands in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 2009, so it is 16 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 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 514 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 524 by 2042. The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

CarriesIRR 273
CrossesWetlands
LocationCrescent Lk Dam
RouteState Highway 273
StateArizona
Coordinates33.9176, -109.42525
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length249 ft (75.9 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic514 (2022)
Projected traffic524 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 273 over Wetlands built?

It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR 273 over Wetlands 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does IRR 273 over Wetlands carry?

About 514 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is IRR 273 over Wetlands?

The structure is 249 ft (75.9 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns IRR 273 over Wetlands?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.