US Bridges

US 160 over Laguna Creek

Good

Apache County, Arizona · 14.7 MI W JCT US 191 · Structure no. 20001

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
146 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,939
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 over Laguna Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 160 over Laguna Creek in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 2,939 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,949 by 2042. The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 47.8 mi (77 km).

CarriesUS 160
CrossesLaguna Creek
Location14.7 MI W JCT US 191
RouteU.S. Route 160
StateArizona
Coordinates36.86362, -109.8239
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length146 ft (44.5 m)
Longest span52 ft (15.8 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,939 (2022)
Projected traffic2,949 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed47.8 mi (77 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 160 over Laguna Creek built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 160 over Laguna 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 160 over Laguna Creek carry?

About 2,939 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 160 over Laguna Creek?

The structure is 146 ft (44.5 m) long with a longest span of 52 ft (15.8 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns US 160 over Laguna Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.