US Bridges

Frisco Ave over Chase Creek

PoorPosted for load

Greenlee County, Arizona · 0.1 MI N JCT Park Ave · Structure no. 08536

Built
1901
124 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
458
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Frisco Ave over Chase Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Frisco Ave over Chase Creek in Greenlee County, Arizona. It was built in 1901, so it is 124 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 458 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 468 by 2042. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 22 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesFrisco Ave
CrossesChase Creek
Location0.1 MI N JCT Park Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyGreenlee County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.0572, -109.2999
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating28 US tons
Inventory rating17 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width22 ft (6.6 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic458 (2022)
Projected traffic468 by 2042
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Frisco Ave over Chase Creek built?

It was built in 1901, making it 124 years old in 2025.

What condition is Frisco Ave over Chase Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does Frisco Ave over Chase Creek carry?

About 458 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Frisco Ave over Chase Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 22 ft wide.

Who owns Frisco Ave over Chase Creek?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.