US Bridges

Bumble Bee Road over I 17 SB

Fair

Yavapai County, Arizona · 14.3 MI S JCT SR 69 · Structure no. 01170

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1981
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
210 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
143
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bumble Bee Road over I 17 SB is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Bumble Bee Road over I 17 SB in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1981, so it is 59 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 5 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 143 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 153 by 2041. The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesBumble Bee Road
CrossesI 17 SB
Location14.3 MI S JCT SR 69
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.1403, -112.1492
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating88 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length210 ft (64 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.2 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic143 (2021)
Projected traffic153 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Bumble Bee Road over I 17 SB built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1981.

What condition is Bumble Bee Road over I 17 SB 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 Bumble Bee Road over I 17 SB carry?

About 143 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Bumble Bee Road over I 17 SB?

The structure is 210 ft (64 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Bumble Bee Road over I 17 SB?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.