US Bridges

BIA IRR 19 over Paved Canal

Good

Maricopa County, Arizona · 2.4KM N of JCT W/ SR 87 · Structure no. 0000H55615T0124

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
131 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
800
2023 count
Owner
Tribal
Indian Tribal Government

About this bridge

BIA IRR 19 over Paved Canal is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying BIA IRR 19 over Paved Canal in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2043. The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesBIA IRR 19
CrossesPaved Canal
Location2.4KM N of JCT W/ SR 87
RouteFederal Lands Road 19
StateArizona
Coordinates33.5059, -111.822
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length131 ft (40 m)
Longest span131 ft (40 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2023)
Projected traffic880 by 2043
Trucks5%
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

OwnerIndian Tribal Government
Maintained byIndian Tribal Government
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 19 over Paved Canal built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is BIA IRR 19 over Paved Canal 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does BIA IRR 19 over Paved Canal carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is BIA IRR 19 over Paved Canal?

The structure is 131 ft (40 m) long with a longest span of 131 ft (40 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns BIA IRR 19 over Paved Canal?

It is owned by the Indian Tribal Government.