US Bridges

Angel RD over Youngs Canyon

Fair

Coconino County, Arizona · 2.1 MI East Winona Road · Structure no. 08085

Built
1923
102 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
67
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Angel RD over Youngs Canyon is a concrete tee beam carrying Angel RD over Youngs Canyon in Coconino County, Arizona. It was built in 1923 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 102 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.

It carries about 67 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 31 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesAngel RD
CrossesYoungs Canyon
Location2.1 MI East Winona Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCoconino County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.1924, -111.3732
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width31 ft (9.6 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2024)
Projected traffic77 by 2042
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Angel RD over Youngs Canyon built?

It was built in 1923, making it 102 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.

What condition is Angel RD over Youngs 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 2024.

How much traffic does Angel RD over Youngs Canyon carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Angel RD over Youngs Canyon?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 31 ft wide.

Who owns Angel RD over Youngs Canyon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.