US Bridges

Fdr 96 over Barber Shop Canyon

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Coconino County, Arizona · 1.9 MI E/O Blue Ridge R · Structure no. 030407000003304

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
225
2021 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 96 over Barber Shop Canyon is a concrete tee beam carrying Fdr 96 over Barber Shop Canyon 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 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 225 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 299 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesFdr 96
CrossesBarber Shop Canyon
Location1.9 MI E/O Blue Ridge R
RouteFederal Lands Road 96
CountyCoconino County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.54926, -111.16255
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating30.8 US tons
Inventory rating23.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span50 ft (15.2 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic225 (2021)
Projected traffic299 by 2040
Trucks10%
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$300,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 96 over Barber Shop Canyon built?

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

What condition is Fdr 96 over Barber Shop Canyon 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 Fdr 96 over Barber Shop Canyon carry?

About 225 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Fdr 96 over Barber Shop Canyon?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 96 over Barber Shop Canyon?

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