US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE N6910 over San Francisco Wash

Poor

Coconino County, Arizona · 8 MI W & 6 MI S of Leupp · Structure no. 00000000000N319

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
65 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
92
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE N6910 over San Francisco Wash is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE N6910 over San Francisco Wash in Coconino County, Arizona. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 92 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 108 by 2043. The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE N6910
CrossesSan Francisco Wash
Location8 MI W & 6 MI S of Leupp
RouteFederal Lands Road N6910
StateArizona
Coordinates35.23408, -111.13847
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Operating rating55.6 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckOpen grating
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length65 ft (19.9 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.2 m)
Deck width12 ft (3.7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic92 (2023)
Projected traffic108 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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$555,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE N6910 over San Francisco Wash built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE N6910 over San Francisco 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 N6910 over San Francisco Wash carry?

About 92 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE N6910 over San Francisco Wash?

The structure is 65 ft (19.9 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE N6910 over San Francisco Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.