US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 1 over Main Irrigation Canal

Fair

La Paz County, Arizona · 3.5 KM W of Az HWY 95 · Structure no. 00000000000H003

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
76 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,895
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 1 over Main Irrigation Canal is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 1 over Main Irrigation Canal in La Paz County, Arizona. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 5 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 3,895 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,750 by 2044. The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 1
CrossesMain Irrigation Canal
Location3.5 KM W of Az HWY 95
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
StateArizona
Coordinates34.12961, -114.31757
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length76 ft (23.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,895 (2024)
Projected traffic4,750 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 1 over Main Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 1 over Main Irrigation Canal 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 1 over Main Irrigation Canal carry?

About 3,895 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 1 over Main Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 76 ft (23.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 1 over Main Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.