US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 2 over Sand Springs Wash

Fair

Navajo County, Arizona · 22.4 KM South of HWY 264 · Structure no. 00000000000H215

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
126 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 2 over Sand Springs Wash is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 2 over Sand Springs Wash in Navajo County, Arizona. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 585 by 2044. The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 2
CrossesSand Springs Wash
Location22.4 KM South of HWY 264
RouteFederal Lands Road 2
StateArizona
Coordinates35.70714, -110.71383
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 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 rating53.7 US tons
Inventory rating40.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length126 ft (38.4 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2024)
Projected traffic585 by 2044
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 2 over Sand Springs Wash built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 2 over Sand Springs Wash 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 2 over Sand Springs Wash carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 2 over Sand Springs Wash?

The structure is 126 ft (38.4 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 2 over Sand Springs Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.