US Bridges

Parks-Wgn Wheel RD over Spitz Springs

Fair

Coconino County, Arizona · 2.0 MI W JCT Parks RD · Structure no. 08078

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1941
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
100
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Parks-Wgn Wheel RD over Spitz Springs is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Parks-Wgn Wheel RD over Spitz Springs in Coconino County, Arizona. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1941, so it is 94 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 100 vehicles a day, projected to reach 110 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesParks-Wgn Wheel RD
CrossesSpitz Springs
Location2.0 MI W JCT Parks RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCoconino County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.2613, -111.9743
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2020)
Projected traffic110 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Parks-Wgn Wheel RD over Spitz Springs built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1941.

What condition is Parks-Wgn Wheel RD over Spitz Springs 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 2022.

How much traffic does Parks-Wgn Wheel RD over Spitz Springs carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Parks-Wgn Wheel RD over Spitz Springs?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Parks-Wgn Wheel RD over Spitz Springs?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.