US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE N41 over Oraibi Wash

Good

Navajo County, Arizona · 8 MI North of Pinon · Structure no. 00000000000N531

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
124 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE N41 over Oraibi Wash is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE N41 over Oraibi 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 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 750 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 850 by 2043. The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE N41
CrossesOraibi Wash
Location8 MI North of Pinon
RouteFederal Lands Road 0N41
StateArizona
Coordinates36.21217, -110.24756
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2023
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 rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length124 ft (37.8 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic850 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 N41 over Oraibi Wash built?

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

What condition is IRR BIA RTE N41 over Oraibi 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE N41 over Oraibi Wash carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE N41 over Oraibi Wash?

The structure is 124 ft (37.8 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE N41 over Oraibi Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.