US Bridges

Lees Ferry Road over Paria River

Fair

Coconino County, Arizona · Alt U.S. Route 89 to Marb · Structure no. 1440001P0000000

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
121 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
177
2010 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Lees Ferry Road over Paria River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Lees Ferry Road over Paria River in Coconino County, Arizona. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 61 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 177 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 212 by 2030. The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesLees Ferry Road
CrossesParia River
LocationAlt U.S. Route 89 to Marb
RouteFederal Lands Road 5
CountyCoconino County
StateArizona
Coordinates36.86423, -111.59733
Functional classRural Minor 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.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length121 ft (36.9 m)
Longest span59 ft (18.1 m)
Deck width26 ft (8 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic177 (2010)
Projected traffic212 by 2030
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
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 Lees Ferry Road over Paria River built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is Lees Ferry Road over Paria River 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Lees Ferry Road over Paria River carry?

About 177 vehicles per day (2010 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lees Ferry Road over Paria River?

The structure is 121 ft (36.9 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18.1 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Lees Ferry Road over Paria River?

It is owned by the National Park Service.