IRR BIA RTE 38 over Usbr Main Drain
PoorPosted for loadLa Paz County, Arizona · 5 KM West BIA RTE 1 · Structure no. 00000000000H027
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected February 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 60 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 30
- 2024 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE 38 over Usbr Main Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 38 over Usbr Main 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 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 30 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2044. The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).
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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.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE 38 over Usbr Main Drain built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE 38 over Usbr 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 38 over Usbr Main Drain carry?
About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE 38 over Usbr Main Drain?
The structure is 60 ft (18.2 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE 38 over Usbr Main Drain?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.