US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 14 over Vekol Wash

Fair

Pinal County, Arizona · 0.8 KM West of Az 347 · Structure no. 00000000000H154

Built
1989
36 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 14 over Vekol Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 14 over Vekol Wash in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 1989, so it is 36 years old, younger 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,800 by 2043. The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.3 mi (23 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR BIA RTE 14
CrossesVekol Wash
Location0.8 KM West of Az 347
RouteFederal Lands Road 14
CountyPinal County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.02903, -112.05706
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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; scour above top of footing
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
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.8 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2023)
Projected traffic1,800 by 2043
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.3 mi (23 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 14 over Vekol Wash built?

It was built in 1989, making it 36 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 14 over Vekol 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 14 over Vekol Wash carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 14 over Vekol Wash?

The structure is 88 ft (26.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 14 over Vekol Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.