US Bridges

FSR 618 over Beaver Creek

FairPosted for load

Coconino County, Arizona · .1 MI S/O Beaver Ck Pa · Structure no. 030401000003311

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2021 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FSR 618 over Beaver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying FSR 618 over Beaver Creek in Coconino County, Arizona. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 125 by 2040. The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesFSR 618
CrossesBeaver Creek
Location.1 MI S/O Beaver Ck Pa
RouteFederal Lands Road 618
CountyCoconino County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.66889, -111.71374
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating14.7 US tons
Inventory rating11.5 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length113 ft (34.5 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2021)
Projected traffic125 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
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 FSR 618 over Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is FSR 618 over Beaver Creek 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does FSR 618 over Beaver Creek carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is FSR 618 over Beaver Creek?

The structure is 113 ft (34.5 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns FSR 618 over Beaver Creek?

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