US Bridges

IRR SR 87 over Teas Toh Wash

Good

Navajo County, Arizona · 21.0 MI S JCT SR 264 · Structure no. 20203

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
201 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
947
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR SR 87 over Teas Toh Wash is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR SR 87 over Teas Toh Wash in Navajo County, Arizona. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 947 vehicles a day, roughly 23% of them trucks, projected to reach 957 by 2042. The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR SR 87
CrossesTeas Toh Wash
Location21.0 MI S JCT SR 264
RouteState Highway 87
CountyNavajo County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.5028, -110.4354
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length201 ft (61.3 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.8 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic947 (2022)
Projected traffic957 by 2042
Trucks23%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 87 over Teas Toh Wash built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR SR 87 over Teas Toh 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does IRR SR 87 over Teas Toh Wash carry?

About 947 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 23% are trucks.

How long is IRR SR 87 over Teas Toh Wash?

The structure is 201 ft (61.3 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns IRR SR 87 over Teas Toh Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.