US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 3 over Calva Wash

PoorPosted for load

Graham County, Arizona · 35.5 KM E of Coolidge Dam · Structure no. 00000000000H193

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
128 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 3 over Calva Wash is a concrete tee beam carrying IRR BIA RTE 3 over Calva Wash 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2044. The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 3
CrossesCalva Wash
Location35.5 KM E of Coolidge Dam
RouteFederal Lands Road 3
StateArizona
Coordinates33.1785, -110.21422
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure2 CriticalAdvanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken.
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 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating17.2 US tons
Inventory rating12.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length128 ft (38.9 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width11 ft (3.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic142 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed0.6 mi (1 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$1.8 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 3 over Calva Wash built?

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

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

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

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

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

How long is IRR BIA RTE 3 over Calva Wash?

The structure is 128 ft (38.9 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 3 over Calva Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.