US Bridges

Route 66 over Santa Fe Railroad

Fair

Coconino County, Arizona · 1.0 MI W JCT SR 64 · Structure no. 10687

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Frame
Steel
Length
64 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
3,162
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Route 66 over Santa Fe Railroad is a steel frame carrying Route 66 over Santa Fe Railroad in Coconino County, Arizona. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 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 3,162 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,172 by 2041. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRoute 66
CrossesSanta Fe Railroad
Location1.0 MI W JCT SR 64
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCoconino County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.25528, -112.17653
Functional classRural Major 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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeFrame
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.8 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.8 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,162 (2021)
Projected traffic3,172 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Route 66 over Santa Fe Railroad built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is Route 66 over Santa Fe Railroad 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does Route 66 over Santa Fe Railroad carry?

About 3,162 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Route 66 over Santa Fe Railroad?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.8 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Route 66 over Santa Fe Railroad?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.