US Bridges

Park Road over East Fork Dry Wash

Fair

Apache County, Arizona · 15.8 Miles South of I-40 · Structure no. 8430009P0000000

Built
2021
4 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Frame
Concrete
Length
108 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2019 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Park Road over East Fork Dry Wash is a concrete frame carrying Park Road over East Fork Dry Wash in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 2021, so it is 4 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2039. The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Road
CrossesEast Fork Dry Wash
Location15.8 Miles South of I-40
RouteFederal Lands Road 10
CountyApache County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.91922, -109.78483
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length108 ft (33 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2019)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.2 mi (129 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
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 Park Road over East Fork Dry Wash built?

It was built in 2021, making it 4 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Road over East Fork Dry Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Park Road over East Fork Dry Wash carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Park Road over East Fork Dry Wash?

The structure is 108 ft (33 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Park Road over East Fork Dry Wash?

It is owned by the National Park Service.