IRR BIA RTE 3 over Soda Springs Gulch
FairGila County, Arizona · 16 KM South of HWY 70 · Structure no. 00000000000H167
- Built
- 1930
- 95 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 156 ft
- 5 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 514
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 3 over Soda Springs Gulch is a concrete tee beam carrying IRR BIA RTE 3 over Soda Springs Gulch in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 5 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 514 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 743 by 2044. The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.1 mi (108 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 3 over Soda Springs Gulch built?
It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 3 over Soda Springs 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 Soda Springs Gulch carry?
About 514 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 3 over Soda Springs Gulch?
The structure is 156 ft (47.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 3 over Soda Springs Gulch?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.