US Bridges

IRR US a 89 over Badger Creek

Good

Coconino County, Arizona · 18.1 MI N JCT US 89 · Structure no. 02099

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
66 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
726
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR US a 89 over Badger Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying IRR US a 89 over Badger Creek in Coconino County, Arizona. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 726 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 736 by 2041. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR US a 89
CrossesBadger Creek
Location18.1 MI N JCT US 89
RouteU.S. Route 89
CountyCoconino County
StateArizona
Coordinates36.7831, -111.6879
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic726 (2021)
Projected traffic736 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 IRR US a 89 over Badger Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR US a 89 over Badger 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 a 89 over Badger Creek carry?

About 726 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IRR US a 89 over Badger Creek?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns IRR US a 89 over Badger Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.