US Bridges

SR 87 over Jacks Canyon

Good

Coconino County, Arizona · 12 MI South JCT I 40 · Structure no. 01275

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
155 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
594
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 87 over Jacks Canyon is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 87 over Jacks Canyon in Coconino County, Arizona. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 594 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 604 by 2041. The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR 87
CrossesJacks Canyon
Location12 MI South JCT I 40
RouteState Highway 87
StateArizona
Coordinates34.9065, -110.8434
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 inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1 (+1 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length155 ft (47.2 m)
Longest span124 ft (37.8 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic594 (2021)
Projected traffic604 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR 87 over Jacks Canyon built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 87 over Jacks Canyon 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 87 over Jacks Canyon carry?

About 594 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 87 over Jacks Canyon?

The structure is 155 ft (47.2 m) long with a longest span of 124 ft (37.8 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 87 over Jacks Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.