US Bridges

BIA IRR 3 over Roadside Ditches

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 1.6KM S of JCT W/ W Valen · Structure no. 0000H55665B0704

Built
2011
14 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

BIA IRR 3 over Roadside Ditches is a concrete culvert carrying BIA IRR 3 over Roadside Ditches in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 2011, so it is 14 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBIA IRR 3
CrossesRoadside Ditches
Location1.6KM S of JCT W/ W Valen
RouteFederal Lands Road 3
StateArizona
Coordinates32.1187, -111.08
Functional classRural Local

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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39.9 US tons
Inventory rating35.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2024)
Projected traffic880 by 2044
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 IRR 3 over Roadside Ditches built?

It was built in 2011, making it 14 years old in 2025.

What condition is BIA IRR 3 over Roadside Ditches 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 IRR 3 over Roadside Ditches carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is BIA IRR 3 over Roadside Ditches?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns BIA IRR 3 over Roadside Ditches?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.