Young Road North over Cherry Creek
GoodGila County, Arizona · FH512 at MP312 · Structure no. 11554
- Built
- 1987
- 38 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 145 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 770
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Young Road North over Cherry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Young Road North over Cherry Creek in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 770 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 780 by 2042. The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 65.2 mi (105 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Young Road North over Cherry Creek built?
It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.
What condition is Young Road North over Cherry Creek 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 Young Road North over Cherry Creek carry?
About 770 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Young Road North over Cherry Creek?
The structure is 145 ft (44.2 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Young Road North over Cherry Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.