US Bridges

Cherry Avenue over Rio De Flag

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Coconino County, Arizona · Cherry Ave @ Kendrick ST · Structure no. 08612

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,834
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cherry Avenue over Rio De Flag is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cherry Avenue over Rio De Flag in Coconino County, Arizona. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 1,834 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,844 by 2039. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCherry Avenue
CrossesRio De Flag
LocationCherry Ave @ Kendrick ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCoconino County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.2014, -111.6513
Functional classUrban Collector

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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadUnknown
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,834 (2019)
Projected traffic1,844 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 Cherry Avenue over Rio De Flag built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cherry Avenue 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 Cherry Avenue over Rio De Flag carry?

About 1,834 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cherry Avenue over Rio De Flag?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Cherry Avenue over Rio De Flag?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.