US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 61 over North Fork White River

Fair

Navajo County, Arizona · 7.7 KM NE of White River · Structure no. 00000000000H087

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
104 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 61 over North Fork White River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IRR BIA RTE 61 over North Fork White River in Navajo County, Arizona. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 61
CrossesNorth Fork White River
Location7.7 KM NE of White River
RouteFederal Lands Road 61
StateArizona
Coordinates33.89347, -109.93492
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length104 ft (31.8 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 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 61 over North Fork White River built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 61 over North Fork White River 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 61 over North Fork White River carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 61 over North Fork White River?

The structure is 104 ft (31.8 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 61 over North Fork White River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.