IRR BIA RTE N8070
Carrying IRR BIA RTE N8070 over CHINLE WASH
WEST EDGE OF ROCK POINT, Apache, Arizona
Data updated May 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
Bridge Snapshot: IRR BIA RTE N8070
The IRR BIA RTE N8070 bridge in Apache, Arizona carries IRR BIA RTE N8070 over CHINLE WASH. It was built in 1978, making it 48 years old today. The structure is built primarily of prestressed concrete and spans 12 sections, stretching 183.6 meters (602 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 527 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 7/9, superstructure at 7/9, substructure at 7/9. The weakest component sits in good condition. None of this bridge's reported major components fall into the Poor condition range. Its NBI inventory load rating is 32.7 metric tons.
Sourced from the FHWA National Bridge Inventory. See our methodology for refresh cadence and NBI release vintage.
How IRR BIA RTE N8070 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 How the historical reference is calculated.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
- 1978
- Material
- Prestressed Concrete
- Number of Spans
- 12
- Structure Length
- 183.6 m (602 ft)
- Deck Width
- 4.9 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 527 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 00000000000N252
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
- • At 7/9, the superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) is in good shape and shows no significant wear.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in good condition (7/9), showing no significant deterioration.
How to read this record
This page shows what the last federal inspection recorded, not whether IRR BIA RTE N8070 is safe to cross today. Here is how to use it.
- NBI condition ratings reflect the latest record in this annual dataset, not a live status. Current routine inspection intervals are risk-based.
- Learn how the 0–9 condition scale and Good/Fair/Poor categories are defined. How condition ratings work
- Compare IRR BIA RTE N8070 against other structures in Apache 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 N8070?
IRR BIA RTE N8070 in Apache, Arizona has a deck rating of 7/9, superstructure rating of 7/9, and substructure rating of 7/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is IRR BIA RTE N8070 inspected?
IRR BIA RTE N8070'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 527 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 N8070 is currently shown as Good 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 N8070?
IRR BIA RTE N8070 has an NBI inventory load rating of 32.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining IRR BIA RTE N8070?
IRR BIA RTE N8070 is owned and maintained by Bureau of Indian Affairs.
How old is IRR BIA RTE N8070 and does age affect safety?
IRR BIA RTE N8070 was built in 1978, making it 48 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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