US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 30 over Main Drain

Poor

La Paz County, Arizona · 1 KM West of BIA 1 · Structure no. 00000000000H021

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
90 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
280
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 30 over Main Drain is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 30 over Main Drain in La Paz County, Arizona. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 300 by 2044. The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 30
CrossesMain Drain
Location1 KM West of BIA 1
RouteFederal Lands Road 30
StateArizona
Coordinates33.95554, -114.42883
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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, 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; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length90 ft (27.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic280 (2024)
Projected traffic300 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$735,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 30 over Main Drain built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 30 over Main Drain 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 Main Drain carry?

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

How long is IRR BIA RTE 30 over Main Drain?

The structure is 90 ft (27.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 30 over Main Drain?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.