US Bridges

IRR BIA RTE 3 over Gulch

GoodPosted for load

Pinal County, Arizona · 2.4 KM E of Dam Spillway · Structure no. 00000000000H168

Built
1929
96 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
120
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

IRR BIA RTE 3 over Gulch is a concrete culvert carrying IRR BIA RTE 3 over Gulch in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 1929, so it is 96 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for other load-capacity restriction.

It carries about 120 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 456 by 2044. The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.1 mi (108 km).

CarriesIRR BIA RTE 3
CrossesGulch
Location2.4 KM E of Dam Spillway
RouteFederal Lands Road 3
StateArizona
Coordinates33.17125, -110.50358
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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for other load-capacity restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating36.5 US tons
Inventory rating26.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3.1 m)
Deck width29 ft (8.7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic120 (2024)
Projected traffic456 by 2044
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.1 mi (108 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 3 over Gulch built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR BIA RTE 3 over Gulch 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 IRR BIA RTE 3 over Gulch carry?

About 120 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is IRR BIA RTE 3 over Gulch?

The structure is 21 ft (6.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3.1 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.

Who owns IRR BIA RTE 3 over Gulch?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.