US Bridges

Fdr 64 over East Verde River

Good

Gila County, Arizona · .5 MI N/O E Verde Bap Chr · Structure no. 031204000003379

Built
1997
28 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
142 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
850
2021 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 64 over East Verde River is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Fdr 64 over East Verde River in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 1997, so it is 28 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 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 850 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 999 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesFdr 64
CrossesEast Verde River
Location.5 MI N/O E Verde Bap Chr
RouteFederal Lands Road 64
StateArizona
Coordinates34.37847, -111.28398
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating36 US tons
Inventory rating27.9 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 15
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span69 ft (21.1 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic850 (2021)
Projected traffic999 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedDeck replacement with only incidental widening
Estimated improvement cost$500,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 64 over East Verde River built?

It was built in 1997, making it 28 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 64 over East Verde River 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 2023.

How much traffic does Fdr 64 over East Verde River carry?

About 850 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fdr 64 over East Verde River?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 69 ft (21.1 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 64 over East Verde River?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.