IRR BIA RTE N9073
Carrying IRR BIA RTE N9073 over UPPER BONITO WASH
1.7 MI NW OF FT DEFIANCE, Apache, Arizona
Inventory: FHWA NBI 2024 · last ETL August 2026
FHWA NBI record, refreshed with each annual release.
IRR BIA RTE N9073 in Apache, Arizona sits above 1% of rated Arizona bridges on inventory load rating (7 t), while its 1972 build year is earlier than 47% of Apache's recorded-year cohort (259 bridges).
IRR BIA RTE N9073 in Apache, Arizona is rated Poor in the FHWA's 2024 National Bridge Inventory. Built in 1972, it carries 3 rated components on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale, and its weakest reported component scores 2. The lowest applicable rating sets the federal condition category, so this Poor result describes the weakest reported component rather than the structure as a whole. No NBI category is a closure decision or a live crossing-safety verdict.
NBI record plate
Structure AZ:00000000000N606
INTERSTATE-ERA · STEEL · MULTI-SPAN · SUB-LED · LOCAL-ADT · LIGHT-LOAD · CAT-POOR
- INTERSTATE-ERA 1950–1979
- STEEL Steel
- MULTI-SPAN 2 spans
- SUB-LED Substructure-led
- LOCAL-ADT Local ADT
- LIGHT-LOAD Light load
- CAT-POOR Poor
Inspection-sheet codes from this record’s year, material family, spans, controlling component, ADT, inventory load, and NBI category, not a live closure verdict.
Bridge Snapshot: IRR BIA RTE N9073
The IRR BIA RTE N9073 bridge in Apache, Arizona carries IRR BIA RTE N9073 over UPPER BONITO WASH. It was built in 1972, making it 54 years old today. The structure is built primarily of steel continuous and spans 2 sections, stretching 15.0 meters (49 feet) end to end. Daily traffic averages 400 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 6/9, superstructure at 6/9, substructure at 2/9. The weakest component sits in critical condition. At least one major component here scores 4 or below, which produces a Poor condition classification under FHWA's current reporting rules.
How IRR BIA RTE N9073 compares
Age against the county: built in 1972, earlier than 121 of Apache's 259 bridges with a recorded construction year (47%), against a county median build year of 1970. This is one of the newer structures in its county.
Live comparison across Arizona bridges with a recorded inventory load rating (8,572 of 8,573 rated).
IRR BIA RTE N9073 vs every rated Arizona bridge
Inventory load rating (metric tons), FHWA NBI, this state
7 Top 99% higher than 1% of 8,572 bridges
rated Arizona bridges, bucketed by value
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Source FHWA National Bridge Inventory · August 2026
Condition Ratings
Full 0–9 scale + sufficiency-rating breakdown: how condition ratings work.
Reported 0–9 component ratings from the FHWA NBI. The highlighted component is the lowest reported input to this record’s current condition category; it is not a closure or live crossing-safety decision.
Apache inventory by recorded NBI category
Exclusive Good/Fair/Poor bands across all 259 bridges in this county. Orthogonal to this structure's component profile above: a county catalog share, not a live crossing-safety verdict.
Structural Details
- Year Built
- 1972
- Material
- Steel Continuous
- Number of Spans
- 2
- Structure Length
- 15.0 m (49 ft)
- Deck Width
- 5.0 m (16 ft)
- Owner
- Bureau of Indian Affairs
- Avg Daily Traffic
- 400 vehicles/day
- Structure Number
- 00000000000N606
Condition Analysis
- • The deck (driving surface) is in fair condition (6/9), with minor deterioration that may require routine maintenance.
- • The superstructure (beams and supports above the deck) rates fair at 6/9, minor deterioration that routine maintenance should address.
- • The substructure (piers and abutments) is in critical condition (2/9), with severe deterioration recorded on the inspecting agency's 0-9 scale.
Location
Data Source
FHWA National Bridge Inventory (NBI).
FHWA NBI Program ↗How to read this record
IRR BIA RTE N9073 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 N9073 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 N9073?
IRR BIA RTE N9073 in Apache, Arizona has a deck rating of 6/9, superstructure rating of 6/9, and substructure rating of 2/9 on the FHWA's 0–9 scale.
How often is IRR BIA RTE N9073 inspected?
IRR BIA RTE N9073'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 400 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 N9073 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 N9073?
IRR BIA RTE N9073 has an NBI inventory load rating of 6.7 metric tons.
Who is responsible for maintaining IRR BIA RTE N9073?
IRR BIA RTE N9073 is owned and maintained by Bureau of Indian Affairs.
How old is IRR BIA RTE N9073 and does age affect safety?
IRR BIA RTE N9073 was built in 1972, making it 54 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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