US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE N41 over Dry Run

Good

Navajo County, Arizona · 16.8KM North of Pinion · Structure no. 0000N35780B0547

Built
1985
40 years old, rebuilt 9999
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE N41 over Dry Run is a steel culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE N41 over Dry Run in Navajo County, Arizona. It was built in 1985 and reconstructed in 9999, so it is 40 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 800 by 2043. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 112 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE N41
CrossesDry Run
Location16.8KM North of Pinion
RouteFederal Lands Road 0N41
StateArizona
Coordinates36.21983, -110.26889
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width112 ft (34.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic800 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 Dry Run built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 9999.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE N41 over Dry Run 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 Dry Run carry?

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

How long is IRR BIA RTE N41 over Dry Run?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 112 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE N41 over Dry Run?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.