US Bridges

I 17; NB over Bumble Bee Road

Fair

Yavapai County, Arizona · 14.3 MI S of SR 69 · Structure no. 01171

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
161 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
18,129
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 17; NB over Bumble Bee Road is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 17; NB over Bumble Bee Road in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1966, 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 18,129 vehicles a day, roughly 24% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,139 by 2042. The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long and 40 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI 17; NB
CrossesBumble Bee Road
Location14.3 MI S of SR 69
RouteInterstate 17
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.1366, -112.1467
Functional classRural 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length161 ft (49.1 m)
Longest span59 ft (18 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,129 (2023)
Projected traffic18,139 by 2042
Trucks24%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-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 I 17; NB over Bumble Bee Road built?

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

What condition is I 17; NB over Bumble Bee Road 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; NB over Bumble Bee Road carry?

About 18,129 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 24% are trucks.

How long is I 17; NB over Bumble Bee Road?

The structure is 161 ft (49.1 m) long with a longest span of 59 ft (18 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I 17; NB over Bumble Bee Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.