US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 3 over Oak Draw

PoorClosed to traffic

Graham County, Arizona · 36.3 KM E of Coolidge Dam · Structure no. 00000000000H194

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

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 3 over Oak Draw is a concrete tee beam carrying IRR BIA RTE 3 over Oak Draw 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 1 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: closed to all traffic.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 142 by 2044. The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 0.6 mi (1 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 3
CrossesOak Draw
Location36.3 KM E of Coolidge Dam
RouteFederal Lands Road 3
StateArizona
Coordinates33.17928, -110.20547
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure1 Imminent FailureMajor deterioration or section loss present in critical structural components. Bridge is closed to traffic but corrective action may put it back in light service.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusClosed to all traffic
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation0: Immediate repair necessary to put back in service
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Operating rating0 US tons
Inventory rating0 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadH 15
Structure length152 ft (46.2 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic142 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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$2 million (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 3 over Oak Draw built?

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

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 3 over Oak Draw 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 Oak Draw carry?

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

How long is IRR BIA RTE 3 over Oak Draw?

The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 3 over Oak Draw?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.