US Bridges

Center ST Taylor over Silver Creek

Fair

Navajo County, Arizona · 0.2 MI E JCT SR 77 · Structure no. 08164

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
123 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,730
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Center ST Taylor over Silver Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Center ST Taylor over Silver Creek in Navajo County, Arizona. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 1,730 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,740 by 2042. The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCenter ST Taylor
CrossesSilver Creek
Location0.2 MI E JCT SR 77
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates34.4651, -110.08756
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length123 ft (37.5 m)
Longest span33 ft (10.1 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,730 (2022)
Projected traffic1,740 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Center ST Taylor over Silver Creek built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is Center ST Taylor over Silver Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in May 2024.

How much traffic does Center ST Taylor over Silver Creek carry?

About 1,730 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Center ST Taylor over Silver Creek?

The structure is 123 ft (37.5 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Center ST Taylor over Silver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.