US Bridges

SR 373 over Benny Creek

Good

Apache County, Arizona · 2.7 MI S JCT SR 260 · Structure no. 05129

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,140
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 373 over Benny Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 373 over Benny Creek in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older 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 1,140 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,150 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSR 373
CrossesBenny Creek
Location2.7 MI S JCT SR 260
RouteState Highway 373
StateArizona
Coordinates34.04039, -109.45768
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,140 (2021)
Projected traffic1,150 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 SR 373 over Benny Creek built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 373 over Benny 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR 373 over Benny Creek carry?

About 1,140 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 373 over Benny Creek?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 373 over Benny Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.