US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 42 over East Fork White River

Good

Navajo County, Arizona · 5.6 KM S of White River · Structure no. 00000000000H093

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
200 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,000
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 42 over East Fork White River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 42 over East Fork White River in Navajo County, Arizona. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger 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 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,340 by 2038. The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 42
CrossesEast Fork White River
Location5.6 KM S of White River
RouteFederal Lands Road 42
StateArizona
Coordinates33.79383, -109.97956
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating73.5 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length200 ft (61.1 m)
Longest span97 ft (29.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2021)
Projected traffic2,340 by 2038
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 42 over East Fork White River built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 42 over East 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 42 over East Fork White River carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 42 over East Fork White River?

The structure is 200 ft (61.1 m) long with a longest span of 97 ft (29.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 42 over East Fork White River?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.