US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 39 over Lateral Canal 19- R

Good

La Paz County, Arizona · 0.2 KM Northwest of BIA 1 · Structure no. 00000000000H041

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 39 over Lateral Canal 19- R is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 39 over Lateral Canal 19- R in La Paz County, Arizona. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 39
CrossesLateral Canal 19- R
Location0.2 KM Northwest of BIA 1
RouteFederal Lands Road 39
StateArizona
Coordinates34.12951, -114.32125
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating32.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic130 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 39 over Lateral Canal 19- R built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 39 over Lateral Canal 19- R in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in February 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 39 over Lateral Canal 19- R carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 39 over Lateral Canal 19- R?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 39 over Lateral Canal 19- R?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.