US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE N6731 over Moenkopi Wash

PoorPosted for load

Coconino County, Arizona · 4.3 MI West of Moenkopi · Structure no. 00000000000N307

Built
1915
110 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
72 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE N6731 over Moenkopi Wash is a steel truss - thru carrying IRR BIA RTE N6731 over Moenkopi Wash in Coconino County, Arizona. It was built in 1915 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 110 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2043. The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE N6731
CrossesMoenkopi Wash
Location4.3 MI West of Moenkopi
RouteFederal Lands Road N6731
StateArizona
Coordinates36.0925, -111.29547
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

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.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating23.1 US tons
Inventory rating13.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length72 ft (22 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.8 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2043
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$850,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE N6731 over Moenkopi Wash built?

It was built in 1915, making it 110 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE N6731 over Moenkopi Wash 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE N6731 over Moenkopi Wash carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE N6731 over Moenkopi Wash?

The structure is 72 ft (22 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE N6731 over Moenkopi Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.