Irr 273 over W Frk Ltl Colorado River
Apache County, Arizona · rated Good in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory
United States Bridge Conditions2025 National Bridge Inventory, FHWACompiled
- Irr 273 over W Frk Ltl Colorado River in Apache County, Arizona, is rated in good condition in the 2025 National Bridge Inventory (as of ).
- Its lowest-rated component is the deck, rated 7 (good condition) on the 0-9 scale.
- It was built in 2009, making it 16 years old at the 2025 inventory.
- It carries about 514 vehicles a day (traffic count year 2022).
- Its listed owner is the state highway agency.
- It is one of 126 of the 258 inventoried bridges in Apache County rated good (48.8%); 16 (6.2%) are rated poor.
- Its traffic status in the 2025 inventory is open, no restriction (NBI item 41).
- Its condition class and component ratings are unchanged from the 2024 inventory.
- Its most recent inspection on record is dated July 2024, on a 24-month routine inspection cycle.
- A good rating means every major component - deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert - is rated 7 or higher on FHWA's 0-9 scale: no more than minor problems.
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Component ratings
| Component | Rating (2024) | Rating (2025) | FHWA scale meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 | 7 | Good condition |
| Superstructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
| Substructure | 8 | 8 | Very good condition |
Bridge details
| Structure | Continuous prestressed concrete stringer or multi-beam girder |
| Length | about 187 ft |
| Location | Ltl Colorado River |
| NBI structure number | 02860 |
| Condition class | Good |
| Traffic status (item 41) | Open, no restriction |
| Last inspection (item 90) | July 2024 |
| Inspection interval (item 91) | 24 months |
| Scour (item 113) | 8: foundations stable, scour above the top of the footing |
Source: FHWA National Bridge Inventory, 2025 data as reported by the Arizona department of transportation.
Busiest bridges in Apache County
| Bridge | Built | Vehicles/day | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|
| Irr I 40; EB over Black Creek | 1967 | 25,552 | Fair |
| Irr I 40; EB & WB over Wash | 1964 | 25,270 | Good |
| Irr I 40; EB & WB over Cedar Point Wash | 1949 | 25,270 | Good |
| Irr I 40; EB & WB over Wash | 1963 | 22,521 | Good |
| Irr I 40; EB & WB over Wash | 1966 | 22,224 | Fair |
| Irr I 40; EB & WB over Wash | 1962 | 22,224 | Good |
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