US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 30 over Lateral Canal No 90

Poor

La Paz County, Arizona · 5.5 KM West of BIA 1 · Structure no. 00000000000H020

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 30 over Lateral Canal No 90 is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 30 over Lateral Canal No 90 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 poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 280 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 330 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 30
CrossesLateral Canal No 90
Location5.5 KM West of BIA 1
RouteFederal Lands Road 30
StateArizona
Coordinates33.95559, -114.47743
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2024)
Projected traffic330 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$161,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 30 over Lateral Canal No 90 built?

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

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 30 over Lateral Canal No 90 in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 30 over Lateral Canal No 90 carry?

About 280 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 30 over Lateral Canal No 90?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 30 over Lateral Canal No 90?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.