US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 10 over Main Canal

Fair

La Paz County, Arizona · 6 KM East of BIA 1 · Structure no. 00000000000H044

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
365
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 10 over Main Canal is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 10 over Main Canal in La Paz County, Arizona. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 6 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 365 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2044. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 10
CrossesMain Canal
Location6 KM East of BIA 1
RouteFederal Lands Road 10
StateArizona
Coordinates34.08621, -114.32472
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating52.1 US tons
Inventory rating39.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length68 ft (20.7 m)
Longest span26 ft (8 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic365 (2024)
Projected traffic430 by 2044
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 10 over Main Canal built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 10 over Main Canal 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 10 over Main Canal carry?

About 365 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 10 over Main Canal?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (8 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 10 over Main Canal?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.