US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 3 over Wash

Fair

Gila County, Arizona · 1.7 KM SE of Apache Gold · Structure no. 0000H58616B0838

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
106 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 3 over Wash is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 3 over Wash 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 6 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 50 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 55 by 2038. The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 30.4 mi (49 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR BIA RTE 3
CrossesWash
Location1.7 KM SE of Apache Gold
RouteFederal Lands Road 31
CountyGila County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3505, -110.65231
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span27 ft (8.2 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2021)
Projected traffic55 by 2038
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed30.4 mi (49 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 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 3 over Wash 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 February 2024.

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

About 50 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 3 over Wash?

The structure is 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 27 ft (8.2 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 3 over Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.