US Bridges

IRR SR 473 over North Fork White

Good

Apache County, Arizona · 0.5 MI South of SR 260 · Structure no. 06762

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
183
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR SR 473 over North Fork White is a steel culvert carrying IRR SR 473 over North Fork White in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 183 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 193 by 2038. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesIRR SR 473
CrossesNorth Fork White
Location0.5 MI South of SR 260
RouteState Highway 473
StateArizona
Coordinates34.0464, -109.7285
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span39 ft (11.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic183 (2017)
Projected traffic193 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR 473 over North Fork White built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR SR 473 over North Fork White 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does IRR SR 473 over North Fork White carry?

About 183 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IRR SR 473 over North Fork White?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 39 ft (11.9 m).

Who owns IRR SR 473 over North Fork White?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.