US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 9 over White River

PoorPosted for load

Gila County, Arizona · 6.1 MI S. of Az HWY 73 · Structure no. 00000000000H056

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1983
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 9 over White River is a steel truss - thru carrying IRR BIA RTE 9 over White River in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1983, so it is 91 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 5 vehicles a day, projected to reach 15 by 2044. The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 93.2 mi (150 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 9
CrossesWhite River
Location6.1 MI S. of Az HWY 73
RouteFederal Lands Road 9
StateArizona
Coordinates33.73603, -110.16294
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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating14.1 US tons
Inventory rating9.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length104 ft (31.6 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width15 ft (4.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck11 ft (3.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5 (2024)
Projected traffic15 by 2044
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed93.2 mi (150 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$1.7 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 9 over White River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1983.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 9 over White River 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 9 over White River carry?

About 5 vehicles per day (2024 count).

How long is IRR BIA RTE 9 over White River?

The structure is 104 ft (31.6 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 9 over White River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.