US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 3 over Sandy Wash

GoodPosted for load

Gila County, Arizona · 12.4 KM S of Az 70/170JCT · Structure no. 00000000000H209

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
514
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 3 over Sandy Wash is a concrete culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 3 over Sandy Wash in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. 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 44 ft (13.5 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.1 mi (108 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 3
CrossesSandy Wash
Location12.4 KM S of Az 70/170JCT
RouteFederal Lands Road 3
StateArizona
Coordinates33.21853, -110.50711
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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 typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.5 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14.1 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 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 Sandy Wash built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 3 over Sandy Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in January 2024.

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

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

How long is IRR BIA RTE 3 over Sandy Wash?

The structure is 44 ft (13.5 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 3 over Sandy Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.