US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 3 over Deep Gulch

FairPosted for load

Gila County, Arizona · 13.9 KM S of Az 70/170 · Structure no. 00000000000H166

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
22 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
514
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 3 over Deep Gulch is a concrete slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 3 over Deep Gulch in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 years old, younger 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 2038. The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.1 mi (108 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 3
CrossesDeep Gulch
Location13.9 KM S of Az 70/170
RouteFederal Lands Road 3
StateArizona
Coordinates33.20553, -110.51044
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.8 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic514 (2021)
Projected traffic720 by 2038
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 Deep Gulch built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 3 over Deep Gulch 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 Deep Gulch carry?

About 514 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 3 over Deep Gulch?

The structure is 22 ft (6.8 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 3 over Deep Gulch?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.