US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 119 over Casa Blanca Canal

Poor

Pinal County, Arizona · 1.6 KM S HWY 10/587 JCT · Structure no. 00000000000H155

Built
1925
100 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Poor
inspected January 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
23 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
90
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 119 over Casa Blanca Canal is a concrete slab carrying IRR BIA RTE 119 over Casa Blanca Canal in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 1925 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 100 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 90 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2043. The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long and 24 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 119
CrossesCasa Blanca Canal
Location1.6 KM S HWY 10/587 JCT
RouteFederal Lands Road 93
StateArizona
Coordinates33.10475, -111.84092
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating46.3 US tons
Inventory rating33.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length23 ft (7.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.6 m)
Deck width24 ft (7.3 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic90 (2023)
Projected traffic125 by 2043
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 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 119 over Casa Blanca Canal built?

It was built in 1925, making it 100 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 119 over Casa Blanca Canal in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in January 2023.

How much traffic does IRR BIA RTE 119 over Casa Blanca Canal carry?

About 90 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 119 over Casa Blanca Canal?

The structure is 23 ft (7.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.6 m) and a deck 24 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 119 over Casa Blanca Canal?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.