US Bridges

FSR 95 over East Clear Creek

Fair

Coconino County, Arizona · 1 MI E/O Cc Cragin Rsvr · Structure no. 030407000003303

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
165 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2021 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

FSR 95 over East Clear Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying FSR 95 over East Clear Creek in Coconino County, Arizona. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 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 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 299 by 2040. The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long and 17 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 23.6 mi (38 km).

Location

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CarriesFSR 95
CrossesEast Clear Creek
Location1 MI E/O Cc Cragin Rsvr
RouteFederal Lands Road 95
CountyCoconino County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.55058, -111.1631
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.4 US tons
Inventory rating16.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length165 ft (50.2 m)
Longest span66 ft (20.1 m)
Deck width17 ft (5.1 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2021)
Projected traffic299 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed23.6 mi (38 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 proposedDeck rehabilitation with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$900,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was FSR 95 over East Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is FSR 95 over East Clear 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does FSR 95 over East Clear Creek carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is FSR 95 over East Clear Creek?

The structure is 165 ft (50.2 m) long with a longest span of 66 ft (20.1 m) and a deck 17 ft wide.

Who owns FSR 95 over East Clear Creek?

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