US Bridges

IRR SR 73 over Round Top Wash

Fair

Navajo County, Arizona · 36.9 MI E JCT US 60 · Structure no. 04351

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,434
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR SR 73 over Round Top Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IRR SR 73 over Round Top Wash in Navajo County, Arizona. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 5,434 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,444 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesIRR SR 73
CrossesRound Top Wash
Location36.9 MI E JCT US 60
RouteState Highway 73
StateArizona
Coordinates33.94793, -109.93076
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,434 (2022)
Projected traffic5,444 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
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 SR 73 over Round Top Wash built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR SR 73 over Round Top 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does IRR SR 73 over Round Top Wash carry?

About 5,434 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR SR 73 over Round Top Wash?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IRR SR 73 over Round Top Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.