US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 3 over Hint Canyon

PoorPosted for load

Graham County, Arizona · 39.1 KM E of Coolidge Dam · Structure no. 00000000000H196

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

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 3 over Hint Canyon is a concrete slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 3 over Hint Canyon 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 4 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 other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 140 by 2044. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.1 mi (108 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 3
CrossesHint Canyon
Location39.1 KM E of Coolidge Dam
RouteFederal Lands Road 3
StateArizona
Coordinates33.17721, -110.17597
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
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating18.3 US tons
Inventory rating13.3 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic140 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 Hint Canyon built?

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

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 3 over Hint Canyon 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 Hint Canyon carry?

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

How long is IRR BIA RTE 3 over Hint Canyon?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 3 over Hint Canyon?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.