US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 45 over East Fork White River

Fair

Navajo County, Arizona · 3.9 KM E of Fort Apache · Structure no. 00000000000H090

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
80 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
450
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 45 over East Fork White River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 45 over East Fork White River in Navajo County, Arizona. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 527 by 2044. The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 45
CrossesEast Fork White River
Location3.9 KM E of Fort Apache
RouteFederal Lands Road 45
StateArizona
Coordinates33.79411, -109.95769
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54.9 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length80 ft (24.4 m)
Longest span78 ft (23.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic450 (2024)
Projected traffic527 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 45 over East Fork White River built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 45 over East 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 45 over East Fork White River carry?

About 450 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 45 over East Fork White River?

The structure is 80 ft (24.4 m) long with a longest span of 78 ft (23.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 45 over East Fork White River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.