US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 3 over Kelly Gulch

FairPosted for load

Graham County, Arizona · 15 KM E of Coolidge Dam · Structure no. 00000000000H173

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
88 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 3 over Kelly Gulch is a concrete slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 3 over Kelly Gulch in Graham County, Arizona. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 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 120 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 507 by 2044. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.1 mi (108 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 3
CrossesKelly Gulch
Location15 KM E of Coolidge Dam
RouteFederal Lands Road 3
StateArizona
Coordinates33.15938, -110.40838
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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.6 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic507 by 2044
Trucks2%
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1.3 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 3 over Kelly Gulch built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 3 over Kelly 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 3 over Kelly Gulch carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 3 over Kelly Gulch?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 3 over Kelly Gulch?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.