IRR BIA RTE N6486 over Laguna Creek
PoorNavajo County, Arizona · 3 MI East of Tsegi · Structure no. 00000000000N314
- Built
- 1965
- 60 years old, rebuilt 1976
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 34 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 150
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE N6486 over Laguna Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE N6486 over Laguna Creek in Navajo County, Arizona. It was built in 1965 and reconstructed in 1976, so it is 60 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 2 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 176 by 2043. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 12 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 2 Critical | Advanced deterioration of primary structural elements. Bridge may be closed until corrective action is taken. |
| Channel and channel protection | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE N6486 over Laguna Creek built?
It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1976.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE N6486 over Laguna Creek in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.
How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE N6486 over Laguna Creek carry?
About 150 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE N6486 over Laguna Creek?
The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.2 m) and a deck 12 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE N6486 over Laguna Creek?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.