US Bridges

US 93 over SR 71

Fair

Yavapai County, Arizona · JCT SR 71 · Structure no. 00842

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,094
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 93 over SR 71 is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 93 over SR 71 in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 7,094 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,104 by 2041. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 55 ft wide.

CarriesUS 93
CrossesSR 71
LocationJCT SR 71
RouteU.S. Route 93
StateArizona
Coordinates34.1233, -112.9504
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.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating31 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span48 ft (14.6 m)
Deck width55 ft (16.8 m)
Roadway width52 ft (15.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,094 (2021)
Projected traffic7,104 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesOverpass structure at an interchange
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed—
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was US 93 over SR 71 built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 93 over SR 71 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 93 over SR 71 carry?

About 7,094 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 93 over SR 71?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 48 ft (14.6 m) and a deck 55 ft wide.

Who owns US 93 over SR 71?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.