US Bridges

IRR US 89; FAP 037 over Five Mile Wash

Fair

Coconino County, Arizona · 6.1 MI N JCT SR 64 · Structure no. 00697

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
163 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
8,930
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR US 89; FAP 037 over Five Mile Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR US 89; FAP 037 over Five Mile Wash in Coconino County, Arizona. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 years old, older 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 5 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 8,930 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,940 by 2042. The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesIRR US 89; FAP 037
CrossesFive Mile Wash
Location6.1 MI N JCT SR 64
RouteU.S. Route 89
StateArizona
Coordinates35.94036, -111.39997
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length163 ft (49.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,930 (2022)
Projected traffic8,940 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR US 89; FAP 037 over Five Mile Wash built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR US 89; FAP 037 over Five Mile 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IRR US 89; FAP 037 over Five Mile Wash carry?

About 8,930 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is IRR US 89; FAP 037 over Five Mile Wash?

The structure is 163 ft (49.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns IRR US 89; FAP 037 over Five Mile Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.