IRR Old US 66 over Querino Canyon
PoorPosted for loadApache County, Arizona · 3.0 MI NE of Cedar Pt Ti · Structure no. 08071
- Built
- 1931
- 94 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Deck
- Steel
- Length
- 269 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
IRR Old US 66 over Querino Canyon is a steel truss - deck carrying IRR Old US 66 over Querino Canyon in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2042. The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long and 21 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR Old US 66 over Querino Canyon built?
It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR Old US 66 over Querino Canyon 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does IRR Old US 66 over Querino Canyon carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is IRR Old US 66 over Querino Canyon?
The structure is 269 ft (82 m) long with a longest span of 77 ft (23.5 m) and a deck 21 ft wide.
Who owns IRR Old US 66 over Querino Canyon?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.