US Bridges

SR 260 over Black Canyon Wash

Good

Navajo County, Arizona · 1.8 MI W JCT SR 277 · Structure no. 02399

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
144 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,431
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 260 over Black Canyon Wash is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying SR 260 over Black Canyon Wash in Navajo County, Arizona. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 10,431 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,441 by 2042. The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long and 69 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

CarriesSR 260
CrossesBlack Canyon Wash
Location1.8 MI W JCT SR 277
RouteState Highway 260
StateArizona
Coordinates34.43158, -110.59975
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating47 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length144 ft (43.9 m)
Longest span70 ft (21.3 m)
Deck width69 ft (20.9 m)
Roadway width66 ft (20 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,431 (2022)
Projected traffic10,441 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 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 SR 260 over Black Canyon Wash built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 260 over Black Canyon Wash 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 260 over Black Canyon Wash carry?

About 10,431 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 260 over Black Canyon Wash?

The structure is 144 ft (43.9 m) long with a longest span of 70 ft (21.3 m) and a deck 69 ft wide.

Who owns SR 260 over Black Canyon Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.