US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 50 over Usbr Main Drain

FairPosted for load

La Paz County, Arizona · 4 KM West of BIA 1 · Structure no. 00000000000H031

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
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 50 over Usbr Main Drain is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 50 over Usbr Main Drain in La Paz County, Arizona. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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. 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 (18.3 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 50
CrossesUsbr Main Drain
Location4 KM West of BIA 1
RouteFederal Lands Road 50
StateArizona
Coordinates33.81049, -114.51254
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating28.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadUnknown
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30 (2024)
Projected traffic35 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 50 over Usbr Main Drain built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 50 over Usbr Main 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 50 over Usbr Main Drain carry?

About 30 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 50 over Usbr Main 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 50 over Usbr Main Drain?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.