US Bridges

IRR Querino RD over Wash

Fair

Apache County, Arizona · 2.7 MI NE JCT I-40 · Structure no. 08776

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR Querino RD over Wash is a steel culvert carrying IRR Querino RD over Wash 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR Querino RD
CrossesWash
Location2.7 MI NE JCT I-40
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyApache County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.28009, -109.25849
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic310 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Querino RD over Wash built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR Querino RD 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does IRR Querino RD over Wash carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IRR Querino RD over Wash?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns IRR Querino RD over Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.