US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 56 over Usbr Drain

FairPosted for load

La Paz County, Arizona · 3 KM West of BIA 1 · Structure no. 00000000000H033

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete
Length
74 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
55
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 56 over Usbr Drain is a concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 56 over Usbr Drain in La Paz County, Arizona. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 55 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 65 by 2044. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 56
CrossesUsbr Drain
Location3 KM West of BIA 1
RouteFederal Lands Road 56
StateArizona
Coordinates33.76688, -114.50018
Functional classRural Local

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating32.6 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.5 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic55 (2024)
Projected traffic65 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$72,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 56 over Usbr Drain built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 56 over Usbr 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 56 over Usbr Drain carry?

About 55 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 56 over Usbr Drain?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.5 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 56 over Usbr Drain?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.