US Bridges

Perkinsville Road over Santa Fe Canyon

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Coconino County, Arizona · 2.4 MI S of Exit 163 · Structure no. 09259

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
550
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perkinsville Road over Santa Fe Canyon is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Perkinsville Road over Santa Fe Canyon in Coconino County, Arizona. It was built in 1948, so it is 77 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 550 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 560 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPerkinsville Road
CrossesSanta Fe Canyon
Location2.4 MI S of Exit 163
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCoconino County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.2292, -112.1801
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic550 (2021)
Projected traffic560 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Perkinsville Road over Santa Fe Canyon built?

It was built in 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perkinsville Road over Santa Fe Canyon 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Perkinsville Road over Santa Fe Canyon carry?

About 550 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Perkinsville Road over Santa Fe Canyon?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Perkinsville Road over Santa Fe Canyon?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.