US Bridges

Sheridan Avenue over Cataract Creek

Fair

Coconino County, Arizona · 100 Ft E of JCT 6th ST · Structure no. 08676

Built
1982
43 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sheridan Avenue over Cataract Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sheridan Avenue over Cataract Creek in Coconino County, Arizona. It was built in 1982, so it is 43 years old, younger 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSheridan Avenue
CrossesCataract Creek
Location100 Ft E of JCT 6th ST
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCoconino County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.2463, -112.1912
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2021)
Projected traffic360 by 2041
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 Sheridan Avenue over Cataract Creek built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sheridan Avenue over Cataract Creek 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Sheridan Avenue over Cataract Creek carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sheridan Avenue over Cataract Creek?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Sheridan Avenue over Cataract Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.