IRR BIA RTE N65 over Tse Chizzi Wash
PoorNavajo County, Arizona · 3.2MI NW of Low Mountain · Structure no. 00000000000N516
- Built
- 1976
- 49 years old
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 107 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 450
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Federal
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
About this bridge
IRR BIA RTE N65 over Tse Chizzi Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE N65 over Tse Chizzi Wash in Navajo County, Arizona. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 3 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 450 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 527 by 2043. The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 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 | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
| Channel and channel protection | 3 Serious | Loss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was IRR BIA RTE N65 over Tse Chizzi Wash built?
It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.
What condition is IRR BIA RTE N65 over Tse Chizzi Wash 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 N65 over Tse Chizzi Wash carry?
About 450 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is IRR BIA RTE N65 over Tse Chizzi Wash?
The structure is 107 ft (32.5 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.
Who owns IRR BIA RTE N65 over Tse Chizzi Wash?
It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.