US Bridges

Beal RD over Rio De Flag

Good

Coconino County, Arizona · 0.2 MI W of US180 · Structure no. 08609

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,454
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beal RD over Rio De Flag is a steel culvert carrying Beal RD over Rio De Flag in Coconino County, Arizona. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 1,454 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,464 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesBeal RD
CrossesRio De Flag
Location0.2 MI W of US180
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates35.211, -111.6533
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckOther
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width39 ft (12 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,454 (2019)
Projected traffic1,464 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Beal RD over Rio De Flag built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beal RD over Rio De Flag 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 2021.

How much traffic does Beal RD over Rio De Flag carry?

About 1,454 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Beal RD over Rio De Flag?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns Beal RD over Rio De Flag?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.