US Bridges

SR 89 a over Oak Creek

Good

Coconino County, Arizona · 20.24 MI S of JCT I 40 · Structure no. 02264

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete
Length
190 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,378
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 89 a over Oak Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - single or spread carrying SR 89 a over Oak Creek in Coconino County, Arizona. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 6,378 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,388 by 2041. The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesSR 89 a
CrossesOak Creek
Location20.24 MI S of JCT I 40
RouteState Highway 89
StateArizona
Coordinates34.9458, -111.753
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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length190 ft (57.9 m)
Longest span185 ft (56.4 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.6 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,378 (2021)
Projected traffic6,388 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 89 a over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 89 a over Oak 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 SR 89 a over Oak Creek carry?

About 6,378 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 89 a over Oak Creek?

The structure is 190 ft (57.9 m) long with a longest span of 185 ft (56.4 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 89 a over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.