BIA ROUTE 3
Carrying BIA ROUTE 3 over E-SPILLWAY COOLIDGE DAM
19.2 KM SW SAN CARLOS AZ, Pinal, Arizona
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: BIA ROUTE 3
The BIA ROUTE 3 bridge in Pinal, Arizona carries BIA ROUTE 3 over E-SPILLWAY COOLIDGE DAM. It was built in 1928, making it 98 years old today. It was last reconstructed in 1995, extending its service life. The structure is built primarily of concrete and spans 3 sections, stretching 53.0 meters (174 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 390 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 4/9. 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 16.6 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How BIA ROUTE 3 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1928
- Last Reconstructed
- 1995
- Material
- Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 3
- Structure Length
- 53.0 m (174 ft)
- Deck Width
- 9.6 m (31 ft)
- Owner
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 390 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 00000000000H213
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 poor condition (4/9), showing advanced deterioration that may require priority repair.
How to read this record
BIA ROUTE 3 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 BIA ROUTE 3 against other structures in Pinal 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 BIA ROUTE 3?
BIA ROUTE 3 in Pinal, Arizona has a deck rating of 4/9, superstructure rating of 4/9, and substructure rating of 4/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is BIA ROUTE 3 inspected?
BIA ROUTE 3'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 390 vehicles per day.
What does “structurally deficient” mean in older bridge reports?
FHWA retired that reported status beginning with the 2018 archive. BIA ROUTE 3 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 BIA ROUTE 3?
BIA ROUTE 3 has an NBI inventory load rating of 16.6 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining BIA ROUTE 3?
BIA ROUTE 3 is owned and maintained by Bureau of Indian Affairs.
How old is BIA ROUTE 3 and does age affect safety?
BIA ROUTE 3 was built in 1928, making it 98 years old and last reconstructed in 1995.
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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