US Bridges

Yavpe Connector RD over Granite Creek

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · 0.1 KM E of State HWY 89 · Structure no. 00000000000H235

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
196 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,320
2024 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

Yavpe Connector RD over Granite Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Yavpe Connector RD over Granite Creek in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 4,320 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,075 by 2044. The structure is 196 ft (59.8 m) long and 78 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesYavpe Connector RD
CrossesGranite Creek
Location0.1 KM E of State HWY 89
RouteFederal Lands Road 8
StateArizona
Coordinates34.56503, -112.443
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length196 ft (59.8 m)
Longest span94 ft (28.6 m)
Deck width78 ft (23.9 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,320 (2024)
Projected traffic5,075 by 2044
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
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 Yavpe Connector RD over Granite Creek built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is Yavpe Connector RD over Granite Creek 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Yavpe Connector RD over Granite Creek carry?

About 4,320 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Yavpe Connector RD over Granite Creek?

The structure is 196 ft (59.8 m) long with a longest span of 94 ft (28.6 m) and a deck 78 ft wide.

Who owns Yavpe Connector RD over Granite Creek?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.