US Bridges

US 180 over Nutrioso Creek

Good

Apache County, Arizona · 9.5 MI N JCT US 191 · Structure no. 02289

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
307 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,520
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 180 over Nutrioso Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 180 over Nutrioso Creek in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,520 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,530 by 2042. The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 180
CrossesNutrioso Creek
Location9.5 MI N JCT US 191
RouteU.S. Route 180
StateArizona
Coordinates33.95511, -109.21096
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length307 ft (93.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,520 (2022)
Projected traffic1,530 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 180 over Nutrioso Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 180 over Nutrioso Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does US 180 over Nutrioso Creek carry?

About 1,520 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is US 180 over Nutrioso Creek?

The structure is 307 ft (93.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 180 over Nutrioso Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.