US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 1 over Main Canal South

Good

La Paz County, Arizona · 1.6 KM NE of BIA RTE 1/24 · Structure no. 00000000000H006

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
43 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,800
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 1 over Main Canal South is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 1 over Main Canal South 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,800 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,400 by 2044. The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 1
CrossesMain Canal South
Location1.6 KM NE of BIA RTE 1/24
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
StateArizona
Coordinates34.01327, -114.39015
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.3 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,800 (2024)
Projected traffic3,400 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Canal South built?

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

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 1 over Main Canal South in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

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

About 2,800 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

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

The structure is 43 ft (13 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 1 over Main Canal South?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.