US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 8 over Wash

Fair

Graham County, Arizona · 48 KM East of San Carlos · Structure no. 0000H58616B0834

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
170
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 8 over Wash is a concrete culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 8 over Wash in Graham County, Arizona. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 170 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 203 by 2044. The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR BIA RTE 8
CrossesWash
Location48 KM East of San Carlos
RouteFederal Lands Road 8
CountyGraham County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.30581, -109.93769
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
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.6 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.2 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic170 (2024)
Projected traffic203 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 8 over Wash built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 8 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 8 over Wash carry?

About 170 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 8 over Wash?

The structure is 45 ft (13.6 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.2 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 8 over Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.