US Bridges

SR 87 over Ice House Channel

Good

Navajo County, Arizona · 0.3 MI S JCT B40 · Structure no. 04677

Built
1944
81 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,852
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 87 over Ice House Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 87 over Ice House Channel in Navajo County, Arizona. It was built in 1944 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 81 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.

It carries about 1,852 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,862 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesSR 87
CrossesIce House Channel
Location0.3 MI S JCT B40
RouteState Highway 87
StateArizona
Coordinates35.01874, -110.69986
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,852 (2021)
Projected traffic1,862 by 2041
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 87 over Ice House Channel built?

It was built in 1944, making it 81 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is SR 87 over Ice House Channel 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does SR 87 over Ice House Channel carry?

About 1,852 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 87 over Ice House Channel?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 87 over Ice House Channel?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.