US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE N60 over Coyote Wash

Fair

Navajo County, Arizona · 0.8 MI N.Of Dilcon School · Structure no. 00000000000N623

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
139 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE N60 over Coyote Wash is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE N60 over Coyote Wash in Navajo County, Arizona. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,755 by 2043. The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE N60
CrossesCoyote Wash
Location0.8 MI N.Of Dilcon School
RouteFederal Lands Road 0N60
StateArizona
Coordinates35.37964, -110.32519
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length139 ft (42.5 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.4 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic1,755 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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 N60 over Coyote Wash built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE N60 over Coyote Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in March 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE N60 over Coyote Wash carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE N60 over Coyote Wash?

The structure is 139 ft (42.5 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE N60 over Coyote Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.