US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 240 over Wash

Poor

Maricopa County, Arizona · Northeast Edge of Komatke · Structure no. 0000H57614B0156

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
566
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 240 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 240 over Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 566 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 691 by 2043. The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR BIA RTE 240
CrossesWash
LocationNortheast Edge of Komatke
RouteFederal Lands Road 240
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.29564, -112.16492
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic566 (2021)
Projected traffic691 by 2043
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedRehabilitation because of general structure deterioration or inadequate strength
Estimated improvement cost$72,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR BIA RTE 240 over Wash built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 240 over Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 240 over Wash carry?

About 566 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 240 over Wash?

The structure is 87 ft (26.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 240 over Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.