I-17 SB over Dry Beaver Creek
FairYavapai County, Arizona · 6.1 MI N JCT SR 260 · Structure no. 00654
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 2010
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 214 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 17,135
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
I-17 SB over Dry Beaver Creek is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-17 SB over Dry Beaver Creek in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 65 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 17,135 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,145 by 2042. The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long and 55 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was I-17 SB over Dry Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.
What condition is I-17 SB over Dry Beaver 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 I-17 SB over Dry Beaver Creek carry?
About 17,135 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.
How long is I-17 SB over Dry Beaver Creek?
The structure is 214 ft (65.2 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.
Who owns I-17 SB over Dry Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.