US Bridges

SR 260; FAS 326 over Black Canyon Wash

Fair

Yavapai County, Arizona · 8.8 MI N JCT I-17 · Structure no. 00758

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
184 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,346
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 260; FAS 326 over Black Canyon Wash is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 260; FAS 326 over Black Canyon Wash in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 8,346 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,356 by 2041. The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 260; FAS 326
CrossesBlack Canyon Wash
Location8.8 MI N JCT I-17
RouteState Highway 260
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.678, -111.9733
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length184 ft (56.1 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,346 (2021)
Projected traffic8,356 by 2041
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 260; FAS 326 over Black Canyon Wash built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 260; FAS 326 over Black Canyon Wash 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 260; FAS 326 over Black Canyon Wash carry?

About 8,346 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 260; FAS 326 over Black Canyon Wash?

The structure is 184 ft (56.1 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 260; FAS 326 over Black Canyon Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.