US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 15 over Wash

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 16.7 KM N of Az HWY 86 · Structure no. 00000000000H603

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 15 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 15 over Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 5 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2043. The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR BIA RTE 15
CrossesWash
Location16.7 KM N of Az HWY 86
RouteFederal Lands Road 15
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.29998, -112.05523
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating49.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 15 over Wash built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 15 over 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 15 over Wash carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 15 over Wash?

The structure is 26 ft (7.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 15 over Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.