US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 3 over Wash

Good

Gila County, Arizona · 1.9 KM South of HWY 70 · Structure no. 0000H58616B0820

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 3 over Wash is a steel culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 3 over Wash in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 years old, older 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.

It carries about 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,105 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 85 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.1 mi (108 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 3
CrossesWash
Location1.9 KM South of HWY 70
RouteFederal Lands Road 3
StateArizona
Coordinates33.28306, -110.45858
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating61 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.8 m)
Deck width85 ft (26 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic1,105 by 2044
Trucks5%
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 Wash built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 3 over 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 Wash carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 3 over Wash?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.8 m) and a deck 85 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 3 over Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.