US Bridges

I 17; SB over Verde River

Fair

Yavapai County, Arizona · 0.6 MI N JCT SR 260 · Structure no. 00505

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
525 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
17,445
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 17; SB over Verde River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 17; SB over Verde River in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 17,445 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,455 by 2042. The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 17; SB
CrossesVerde River
Location0.6 MI N JCT SR 260
RouteInterstate 17
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.5862, -111.8799
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length525 ft (160 m)
Longest span86 ft (26.2 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,445 (2022)
Projected traffic17,455 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 I 17; SB over Verde River built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 17; SB over Verde River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I 17; SB over Verde River carry?

About 17,445 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I 17; SB over Verde River?

The structure is 525 ft (160 m) long with a longest span of 86 ft (26.2 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 17; SB over Verde River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.