US Bridges

Fdr 610 over Upper Tater Canyon

Fair

Coconino County, Arizona · 0.23 MI E/O Deer Lake · Structure no. 030703000003312

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Wood or Timber
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
99
2022 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 610 over Upper Tater Canyon is a wood or timber slab carrying Fdr 610 over Upper Tater Canyon in Coconino County, Arizona. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 99 vehicles a day, projected to reach 150 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesFdr 610
CrossesUpper Tater Canyon
Location0.23 MI E/O Deer Lake
RouteFederal Lands Road 611
StateArizona
Coordinates36.3998, -112.12726
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating38.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialWood or Timber
DeckWood or timber
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic99 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2042
Trucks—
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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$50,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 610 over Upper Tater Canyon built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 610 over Upper Tater Canyon 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Fdr 610 over Upper Tater Canyon carry?

About 99 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Fdr 610 over Upper Tater Canyon?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 610 over Upper Tater Canyon?

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