US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 119 over West Way Drain

Fair

La Paz County, Arizona · 0.8 KM E of BIA 21/24 JCT · Structure no. 00000000000H018

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
75 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 119 over West Way Drain is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 119 over West Way Drain in La Paz County, Arizona. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2044. The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 119
CrossesWest Way Drain
Location0.8 KM E of BIA 21/24 JCT
RouteFederal Lands Road 119
StateArizona
Coordinates34.00014, -114.44324
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (23 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic130 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 119 over West Way Drain built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 119 over West Way 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 119 over West Way Drain carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 119 over West Way Drain?

The structure is 75 ft (23 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 119 over West Way Drain?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.