IRR BIA RTE 1 over Mesa Drain
FairPosted for loadLa Paz County, Arizona · 1.2 KM N of BIA RTE 1/56 · Structure no. 00000000000H007
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Concrete
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,656
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 1 over Mesa Drain is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 1 over Mesa Drain in La Paz County, Arizona. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 1,656 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,000 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 1 over Mesa Drain built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 1 over Mesa Drain 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 Mesa Drain carry?
About 1,656 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 1 over Mesa Drain?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 1 over Mesa Drain?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.