US Bridges

US 89 over Little Colorado River

Fair

Coconino County, Arizona · 1.7 MI N JCT SR 64 · Structure no. 20015

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
733 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
4,751
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 89 over Little Colorado River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 89 over Little Colorado River in Coconino County, Arizona. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 5 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 4,751 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,761 by 2042. The structure is 733 ft (223.4 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 89
CrossesLittle Colorado River
Location1.7 MI N JCT SR 64
RouteU.S. Route 89
StateArizona
Coordinates35.87624, -111.41159
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum 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 rating40 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHL 93
Structure length733 ft (223.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,751 (2022)
Projected traffic4,761 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 89 over Little Colorado River built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 89 over Little Colorado 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 89 over Little Colorado River carry?

About 4,751 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 89 over Little Colorado River?

The structure is 733 ft (223.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 89 over Little Colorado River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.