US Bridges

IRR US 89A over Jackass Creek

Good

Coconino County, Arizona · 6.4 MI N JCT US 89 · Structure no. 00112

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
34 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,463
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR US 89A over Jackass Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying IRR US 89A over Jackass Creek in Coconino County, Arizona. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 91 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 1,463 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,473 by 2041. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

CarriesIRR US 89A
CrossesJackass Creek
Location6.4 MI N JCT US 89
RouteU.S. Route 89
StateArizona
Coordinates36.7204, -111.6442
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 inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,463 (2021)
Projected traffic1,473 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 IRR US 89A over Jackass Creek built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is IRR US 89A over Jackass 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does IRR US 89A over Jackass Creek carry?

About 1,463 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IRR US 89A over Jackass Creek?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns IRR US 89A over Jackass Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.