US Bridges

BIA Route 3 over Coolidge Dam W. Spillway

FairPosted for load

Gila County, Arizona · 19 KM SW of San Carlos Az · Structure no. 00000000000H210

Built
1928
97 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
174 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
390
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

BIA Route 3 over Coolidge Dam W. Spillway is a concrete arch - deck carrying BIA Route 3 over Coolidge Dam W. Spillway in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 1928 and reconstructed in 1995, so it is 97 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 390 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 456 by 2039. The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.1 mi (108 km).

CarriesBIA Route 3
CrossesCoolidge Dam W. Spillway
Location19 KM SW of San Carlos Az
RouteFederal Lands Road 3
StateArizona
Coordinates33.17528, -110.52889
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating25 US tons
Inventory rating18.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length174 ft (53 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic390 (2021)
Projected traffic456 by 2039
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
Work proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$386,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was BIA Route 3 over Coolidge Dam W. Spillway built?

It was built in 1928, making it 97 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1995.

What condition is BIA Route 3 over Coolidge Dam W. Spillway 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does BIA Route 3 over Coolidge Dam W. Spillway carry?

About 390 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is BIA Route 3 over Coolidge Dam W. Spillway?

The structure is 174 ft (53 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns BIA Route 3 over Coolidge Dam W. Spillway?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.