US Bridges

Albany Dr. over Icehouse Canyon

GoodPosted for load

Gila County, Arizona · NW JCT Icehouse Cyn RD · Structure no. 08198

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
35 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
150
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Albany Dr. over Icehouse Canyon is a concrete slab carrying Albany Dr. over Icehouse Canyon in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 105 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 150 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 160 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesAlbany Dr.
CrossesIcehouse Canyon
LocationNW JCT Icehouse Cyn RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.37479, -110.77599
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating23 US tons
Inventory rating14 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width20 ft (6.1 m)
Roadway width18 ft (5.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic150 (2020)
Projected traffic160 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Albany Dr. over Icehouse Canyon built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Albany Dr. over Icehouse Canyon 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Albany Dr. over Icehouse Canyon carry?

About 150 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Albany Dr. over Icehouse Canyon?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.

Who owns Albany Dr. over Icehouse Canyon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.