US Bridges

SR 69; FAP 027 over Lynx Creek

Fair

Yavapai County, Arizona · 21.3 MI NW JCT I 17 · Structure no. 00393

Built
1953
72 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
199 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
25,285
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 69; FAP 027 over Lynx Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 69; FAP 027 over Lynx Creek in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1953 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 72 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 25,285 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 25,295 by 2042. The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 69; FAP 027
CrossesLynx Creek
Location21.3 MI NW JCT I 17
RouteState Highway 69
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.5672, -112.2679
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length199 ft (60.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,285 (2022)
Projected traffic25,295 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2019 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 69; FAP 027 over Lynx Creek built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is SR 69; FAP 027 over Lynx 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 69; FAP 027 over Lynx Creek carry?

About 25,285 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 69; FAP 027 over Lynx Creek?

The structure is 199 ft (60.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns SR 69; FAP 027 over Lynx Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.