US Bridges

I-17 SB over Cienega Creek

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · 0.5 MI S JCT SR 169 · Structure no. 01353

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
141 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,069
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-17 SB over Cienega Creek is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I-17 SB over Cienega Creek 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 14,069 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,079 by 2042. The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI-17 SB
CrossesCienega Creek
Location0.5 MI S JCT SR 169
RouteInterstate 17
StateArizona
Coordinates34.5086, -111.9967
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length141 ft (43 m)
Longest span68 ft (20.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.3 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,069 (2023)
Projected traffic14,079 by 2042
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-17 SB over Cienega Creek built?

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

What condition is I-17 SB over Cienega Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in October 2024.

How much traffic does I-17 SB over Cienega Creek carry?

About 14,069 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I-17 SB over Cienega Creek?

The structure is 141 ft (43 m) long with a longest span of 68 ft (20.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns I-17 SB over Cienega Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.