US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 55 over North Fork White River

Good

Navajo County, Arizona · In White River · Structure no. 00000000000H070

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete Continuous
Length
100 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,500
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 55 over North Fork White River is a concrete continuous frame carrying IRR BIA RTE 55 over North Fork White River in Navajo County, Arizona. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 63 years old, older 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 2,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,825 by 2044. The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 55
CrossesNorth Fork White River
LocationIn White River
RouteFederal Lands Road 55
StateArizona
Coordinates33.83056, -109.96058
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length100 ft (30.5 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,500 (2024)
Projected traffic2,825 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 RTE 55 over North Fork White River built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 55 over North Fork White River 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 RTE 55 over North Fork White River carry?

About 2,500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 55 over North Fork White River?

The structure is 100 ft (30.5 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 55 over North Fork White River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.