IRR 273 over Wash
FairApache County, Arizona · 1.5 MI S of Jct. 261 · Structure no. 06832
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 35 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 631
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
IRR 273 over Wash is a steel culvert carrying IRR 273 over Wash in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 631 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 641 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR 273 over Wash built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR 273 over Wash in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.
How much traffic does IRR 273 over Wash carry?
About 631 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is IRR 273 over Wash?
The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).
Who owns IRR 273 over Wash?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.