IRR BIA RTE 34 over West Drain
FairLa Paz County, Arizona · 7.9 KM East of BIA 1 · Structure no. 00000000000H023
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2021 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 34 over West Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 34 over West 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.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2038. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
Location
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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 | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 34 over West Drain built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 34 over West 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 34 over West Drain carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 34 over West Drain?
The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 34 over West Drain?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.