US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 3 over Cibecue Creek

Good

Navajo County, Arizona · 3 KM North of Cibecue · Structure no. 0000H52607B0102

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
166 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 3 over Cibecue Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR BIA RTE 3 over Cibecue Creek in Navajo County, Arizona. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 18 by 2044. The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 4.3 mi (7 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 3
CrossesCibecue Creek
Location3 KM North of Cibecue
RouteFederal Lands Road 3
StateArizona
Coordinates34.07106, -110.49143
Functional classRural Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56.7 US tons
Inventory rating43.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20 + Mod
Structure length166 ft (50.6 m)
Longest span81 ft (24.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2024)
Projected traffic18 by 2044
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed4.3 mi (7 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 3 over Cibecue Creek built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 3 over Cibecue Creek 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 3 over Cibecue Creek carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 3 over Cibecue Creek?

The structure is 166 ft (50.6 m) long with a longest span of 81 ft (24.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 3 over Cibecue Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.