US Bridges

Meade Lane over Rio De Flag

FairPosted for load

Coconino County, Arizona · 0.15 MI W of US180 · Structure no. 08607

Built
1900
125 years old, rebuilt 1970
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Girder and Floorbeam System
Steel
Length
28 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,357
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Meade Lane over Rio De Flag is a steel girder and floorbeam system carrying Meade Lane over Rio De Flag in Coconino County, Arizona. It was built in 1900 and reconstructed in 1970, so it is 125 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,357 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,367 by 2042. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMeade Lane
CrossesRio De Flag
Location0.15 MI W of US180
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCoconino County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.21793, -111.65347
Functional classUrban 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating27 US tons
Inventory rating16 US tons

Structure

Structure typeGirder and Floorbeam System
MaterialSteel
DeckOpen grating
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,357 (2022)
Projected traffic1,367 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Meade Lane over Rio De Flag built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1970.

What condition is Meade Lane over Rio De Flag 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 Meade Lane over Rio De Flag carry?

About 1,357 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Meade Lane over Rio De Flag?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Meade Lane over Rio De Flag?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.