US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE N71 over Wash

Good

Navajo County, Arizona · 2.8KM N of BIA Route N2 · Structure no. 00000000000N332

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
1,098 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE N71 over Wash is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE N71 over Wash in Navajo County, Arizona. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 117 by 2039. The structure is 1,098 ft (334.8 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE N71
CrossesWash
Location2.8KM N of BIA Route N2
RouteFederal Lands Road 0N71
StateArizona
Coordinates35.19289, -110.71319
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.3 US tons
Inventory rating41.6 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,098 ft (334.8 m)
Longest span101 ft (30.7 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.8 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic117 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 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 N71 over Wash built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE N71 over Wash 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE N71 over Wash carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE N71 over Wash?

The structure is 1,098 ft (334.8 m) long with a longest span of 101 ft (30.7 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE N71 over Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.