School Bus RD over Little Colorado River
GoodApache County, Arizona · 0.2 MI S JCT SR 260 · Structure no. 09051
- Built
- 1970
- 55 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2022
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 43 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 900
- 2018 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
School Bus RD over Little Colorado River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying School Bus RD over Little Colorado River in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2038. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was School Bus RD over Little Colorado River built?
It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.
What condition is School Bus RD over Little Colorado River 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 May 2022.
How much traffic does School Bus RD over Little Colorado River carry?
About 900 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is School Bus RD over Little Colorado River?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns School Bus RD over Little Colorado River?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.