US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 4 over Wash

Fair

Graham County, Arizona · 5 KM SE of Point of Pines · Structure no. 0000H58616B0835

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
45
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 4 over Wash is a steel culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 4 over Wash in Graham County, Arizona. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 45 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 50 by 2044. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 4
CrossesWash
Location5 KM SE of Point of Pines
RouteFederal Lands Road 4
StateArizona
Coordinates33.33706, -109.72078
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.2 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45 (2024)
Projected traffic50 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 4 over Wash built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 4 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 4 over Wash carry?

About 45 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 4 over Wash?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 4 over Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.