Obed RD over Little Colorado River
GoodNavajo County, Arizona · 1.33 MI S JCT Old US 66 · Structure no. 08157
- Built
- 1912
- 113 years old, rebuilt 2011
- Condition
- Good
- inspected July 2024
- Type
- Truss - Thru
- Steel
- Length
- 501 ft
- 6 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 160
- 2024 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Obed RD over Little Colorado River is a steel truss - thru carrying Obed RD over Little Colorado River in Navajo County, Arizona. It was built in 1912 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 113 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 160 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 170 by 2042. The structure is 501 ft (152.7 m) long and 14 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 54.1 mi (87 km).
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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 | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Obed RD over Little Colorado River built?
It was built in 1912, making it 113 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.
What condition is Obed RD over Little Colorado River 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 July 2024.
How much traffic does Obed RD over Little Colorado River carry?
About 160 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Obed RD over Little Colorado River?
The structure is 501 ft (152.7 m) long with a longest span of 87 ft (26.5 m) and a deck 14 ft wide.
Who owns Obed RD over Little Colorado River?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.