US Bridges

IRR BIA Route 1 over Tyson Wash

Good

La Paz County, Arizona · 1.6KM S of BIA 1/56 Inter · Structure no. 0000H51603B0260

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
600 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,900
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA Route 1 over Tyson Wash is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA Route 1 over Tyson Wash in La Paz County, Arizona. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 years old, younger 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 9 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,900 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,200 by 2044. The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIRR BIA Route 1
CrossesTyson Wash
Location1.6KM S of BIA 1/56 Inter
RouteFederal Lands Road 1
StateArizona
Coordinates33.74967, -114.46858
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Superstructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Substructure9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.8 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadUnknown
Structure length600 ft (182.9 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,900 (2024)
Projected traffic2,200 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 IRR BIA Route 1 over Tyson Wash built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA Route 1 over Tyson Wash 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 Route 1 over Tyson Wash carry?

About 1,900 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA Route 1 over Tyson Wash?

The structure is 600 ft (182.9 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA Route 1 over Tyson Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.