US Bridges

BIA 2 over Little Sand Springs Wash

Good

Navajo County, Arizona · 23 KM SE of Kykotsmovi · Structure no. 0000H65608B0221

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
650
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

BIA 2 over Little Sand Springs Wash is a concrete culvert carrying BIA 2 over Little Sand Springs Wash in Navajo County, Arizona. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 650 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 700 by 2044. The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesBIA 2
CrossesLittle Sand Springs Wash
Location23 KM SE of Kykotsmovi
RouteFederal Lands Road 2
StateArizona
Coordinates35.69214, -110.72661
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (13.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.2 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic650 (2024)
Projected traffic700 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 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 BIA 2 over Little Sand Springs Wash built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is BIA 2 over Little Sand Springs 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does BIA 2 over Little Sand Springs Wash carry?

About 650 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is BIA 2 over Little Sand Springs Wash?

The structure is 46 ft (13.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns BIA 2 over Little Sand Springs Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.