US Bridges

IRR Dirk Lay RD over I-10

Good

Pinal County, Arizona · 17.7 MI W JCT I-8 · Structure no. 01150

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
470 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR Dirk Lay RD over I-10 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR Dirk Lay RD over I-10 in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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.

It carries about 10 vehicles a day, projected to reach 20 by 2042. The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 13 mi (21 km).

CarriesIRR Dirk Lay RD
CrossesI-10
Location17.7 MI W JCT I-8
StateArizona
Coordinates33.0488, -111.7893
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length470 ft (143.3 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.5 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10 (2022)
Projected traffic20 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed13 mi (21 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR Dirk Lay RD over I-10 built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR Dirk Lay RD over I-10 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does IRR Dirk Lay RD over I-10 carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is IRR Dirk Lay RD over I-10?

The structure is 470 ft (143.3 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns IRR Dirk Lay RD over I-10?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.