US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 3 over Cibecue Creek

Fair

Navajo County, Arizona · 4.7 KM South of Cibecue · Structure no. 00000000000H085

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
230 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
150
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 3 over Cibecue Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 3 over Cibecue Creek in Navajo County, Arizona. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 150 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 195 by 2044. The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 3
CrossesCibecue Creek
Location4.7 KM South of Cibecue
RouteFederal Lands Road 3
StateArizona
Coordinates34.00819, -110.47414
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55.2 US tons
Inventory rating42.2 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length230 ft (70.1 m)
Longest span88 ft (26.8 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2021)
Projected traffic195 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 3 over Cibecue Creek built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 3 over Cibecue Creek 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 IRR BIA RTE 3 over Cibecue Creek carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 3 over Cibecue Creek?

The structure is 230 ft (70.1 m) long with a longest span of 88 ft (26.8 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 3 over Cibecue Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.