US Bridges

Portal Lane over Soldier Wash

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Coconino County, Arizona · 250 Ft S of SR 179 · Structure no. 11566

Built
2016
9 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,000
2017 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Portal Lane over Soldier Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Portal Lane over Soldier Wash in Coconino County, Arizona. It was built in 2016, so it is 9 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,000 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,010 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPortal Lane
CrossesSoldier Wash
Location250 Ft S of SR 179
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCoconino County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.8623, -111.7641
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHL 93
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,000 (2017)
Projected traffic2,010 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Portal Lane over Soldier Wash built?

It was built in 2016, making it 9 years old in 2025.

What condition is Portal Lane over Soldier Wash 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Portal Lane over Soldier Wash carry?

About 2,000 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Portal Lane over Soldier Wash?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns Portal Lane over Soldier Wash?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.