US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 3 over Boot Wash

FairPosted for load

Gila County, Arizona · 4.2 KM S of Az 70/170 JCT · Structure no. 00000000000H164

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
210 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
514
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 3 over Boot Wash is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 3 over Boot Wash in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 514 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 720 by 2044. The structure is 210 ft (64.1 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.1 mi (108 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 3
CrossesBoot Wash
Location4.2 KM S of Az 70/170 JCT
RouteFederal Lands Road 3
StateArizona
Coordinates33.26131, -110.46381
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64.1 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.3 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic514 (2024)
Projected traffic720 by 2044
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.1 mi (108 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 3 over Boot Wash built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 3 over Boot 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 3 over Boot Wash carry?

About 514 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 3 over Boot Wash?

The structure is 210 ft (64.1 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 3 over Boot Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.