US Bridges

Fdr 225 over Willow Creek

Good

Coconino County, Arizona · 2.1 MI Sw/O Middle R RD · Structure no. 030102000003391

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Concrete Continuous
Length
160 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 225 over Willow Creek is a concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Fdr 225 over Willow Creek in Coconino County, Arizona. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 130 by 2040. The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesFdr 225
CrossesWillow Creek
Location2.1 MI Sw/O Middle R RD
RouteFederal Lands Road 225
StateArizona
Coordinates34.51698, -110.98817
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection0 FailedOut of service and beyond corrective action.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating42.5 US tons
Inventory rating32.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 20
Structure length160 ft (48.8 m)
Longest span58 ft (17.6 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic130 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 225 over Willow Creek built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 225 over Willow 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does Fdr 225 over Willow Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fdr 225 over Willow Creek?

The structure is 160 ft (48.8 m) long with a longest span of 58 ft (17.6 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 225 over Willow Creek?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.