IRR BIA RTE 38
Carrying IRR BIA RTE 38 over USBR MAIN DRAIN
5 KM WEST BIA RTE 1, La Paz, Arizona
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: IRR BIA RTE 38
The IRR BIA RTE 38 bridge in La Paz, Arizona carries IRR BIA RTE 38 over USBR MAIN DRAIN. It was built in 1953, making it 73 years old today. The structure is built primarily of concrete continuous and spans 3 sections, stretching 18.2 meters (60 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 30 vehicles, placing it in the lower-traffic tier of Arizona bridges. It is owned and maintained by Bureau of Indian Affairs.
The latest FHWA inspection records show a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure at 4/9, substructure at 6/9. The weakest component sits in poor condition. A component scored 4 or below, placing this bridge in the federal Poor condition category rather than declaring it unsafe or closed. Its NBI inventory load rating is 21.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How IRR BIA RTE 38 compares
Live comparison across Arizona.
Historical Sufficiency Rating
PlainBridge-computedFHWA discontinued this calculated item; it does not determine current condition, funding eligibility, posting, or closure. How the historical reference is calculated.
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1953
- Material
- Concrete Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 18.2 m (60 ft)
- Deck Width
- 6.6 m (22 ft)
- Owner
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 30 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 00000000000H027
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • At 4/9, the deck (driving surface) is in poor shape, with advanced wear flagged for priority repair.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
How to read this record
IRR BIA RTE 38 is in the federal Poor condition category. That is a component-based result, not a closure order.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Understand what Poor condition does and does not mean before drawing conclusions. Poor condition explained
- Compare IRR BIA RTE 38 against other structures in La Paz and across Arizona. Arizona bridges
- Noticed visible damage or a safety concern? Report it to the agency that owns the bridge, or call 911 in an emergency. How to report a bridge
Condition codes come straight from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory and are not a real-time safety judgment. Only the owning agency, a state DOT, county, or other owner, can post, restrict, or close a bridge.
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the condition ratings mean for IRR BIA RTE 38?
IRR BIA RTE 38 in La Paz, Arizona has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 6/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is IRR BIA RTE 38 inspected?
IRR BIA RTE 38's responsible agency sets its routine interval under FHWA's risk-based inspection rules; this page does not expose the scheduled interval. It carries about 30 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. IRR BIA RTE 38 is currently shown as Poor condition from its component ratings; that category is not a live closure or safety decision.
What is the inventory load rating for IRR BIA RTE 38?
IRR BIA RTE 38 has an NBI inventory load rating of 21.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining IRR BIA RTE 38?
IRR BIA RTE 38 is owned and maintained by Bureau of Indian Affairs.
How old is IRR BIA RTE 38 and does age affect safety?
IRR BIA RTE 38 was built in 1953, making it 73 years old.
Disclaimer: Bridge condition data is from the FHWA NBI and reflects the last reported inspection. A Poor condition rating is not a live declaration that a bridge is closed or unsafe for travel. For current closure, posting, or safety information, contact the responsible transportation agency.
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