US Bridges

BIA IRR RTE 24 over Irrigation Canal

Fair

La Paz County, Arizona · 4 KM East of Poston · Structure no. 0000H51603B0045

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
40
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

BIA IRR RTE 24 over Irrigation Canal is a concrete culvert carrying BIA IRR RTE 24 over Irrigation Canal in La Paz County, Arizona. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 40 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 45 by 2044. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBIA IRR RTE 24
CrossesIrrigation Canal
Location4 KM East of Poston
RouteFederal Lands Road 24
StateArizona
Coordinates33.99908, -114.4426
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40 (2024)
Projected traffic45 by 2044
Trucks15%
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 BIA IRR RTE 24 over Irrigation Canal built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is BIA IRR RTE 24 over Irrigation 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 BIA IRR RTE 24 over Irrigation Canal carry?

About 40 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is BIA IRR RTE 24 over Irrigation Canal?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns BIA IRR RTE 24 over Irrigation Canal?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.