US Bridges

I-17 NB over Sunset Point Road

Fair

Yavapai County, Arizona · 10.2 MI S JCT SR 69 · Structure no. 01237

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,960
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-17 NB over Sunset Point Road is a concrete continuous slab carrying I-17 NB over Sunset Point Road in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 20,960 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,970 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 41 ft wide.

Location

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CarriesI-17 NB
CrossesSunset Point Road
Location10.2 MI S JCT SR 69
RouteInterstate 17
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.1936, -112.1311
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,960 (2023)
Projected traffic20,970 by 2042
Trucks13%
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 Sunset Point Road built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-17 NB over Sunset Point 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does I-17 NB over Sunset Point Road carry?

About 20,960 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I-17 NB over Sunset Point Road?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns I-17 NB over Sunset Point Road?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.