US Bridges

S Parker Canyon RD over Parker Canyon

Good

Santa Cruz County, Arizona · .2 MI Ne/O Collins Spr · Structure no. 030503000003269

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
51 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
100
2022 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

S Parker Canyon RD over Parker Canyon is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying S Parker Canyon RD over Parker Canyon in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 100 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 150 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesS Parker Canyon RD
CrossesParker Canyon
Location.2 MI Ne/O Collins Spr
RouteFederal Lands Road 48-C
StateArizona
Coordinates31.43938, -110.45306
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54.2 US tons
Inventory rating41.8 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.6 m)
Longest span49 ft (15 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.6 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic100 (2022)
Projected traffic150 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$320,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was S Parker Canyon RD over Parker Canyon built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is S Parker Canyon RD over Parker Canyon 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does S Parker Canyon RD over Parker Canyon carry?

About 100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is S Parker Canyon RD over Parker Canyon?

The structure is 51 ft (15.6 m) long with a longest span of 49 ft (15 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns S Parker Canyon RD over Parker Canyon?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.