US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 55 over Y31 Canyon

Fair

Navajo County, Arizona · 11.4KM SE of White River · Structure no. 00000000000H095

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 55 over Y31 Canyon is a steel culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 55 over Y31 Canyon in Navajo County, Arizona. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 years old, older 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 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 120 by 2044. The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 55
CrossesY31 Canyon
Location11.4KM SE of White River
RouteFederal Lands Road 55
StateArizona
Coordinates33.82106, -109.88906
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width27 ft (8.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2024)
Projected traffic120 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Y31 Canyon built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 55 over Y31 Canyon 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 55 over Y31 Canyon carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 55 over Y31 Canyon?

The structure is 33 ft (10.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 55 over Y31 Canyon?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.