US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE N41 over West Fork Dennebito Wash

Good

Navajo County, Arizona · 4 MI West of Forest Lake · Structure no. 00000000000N533

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
491
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE N41 over West Fork Dennebito Wash is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE N41 over West Fork Dennebito 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 491 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 842 by 2043. The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE N41
CrossesWest Fork Dennebito Wash
Location4 MI West of Forest Lake
RouteFederal Lands Road 0N41
StateArizona
Coordinates36.30397, -110.37608
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 inspectionMarch 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.2 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.1 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic491 (2023)
Projected traffic842 by 2043
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 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 West Fork Dennebito Wash built?

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

What condition is IRR BIA RTE N41 over West Fork Dennebito 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE N41 over West Fork Dennebito Wash carry?

About 491 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE N41 over West Fork Dennebito Wash?

The structure is 152 ft (46.2 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.1 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE N41 over West Fork Dennebito Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.