US Bridges

Middle Verde Road over I-17

Fair

Yavapai County, Arizona · 2.7 MI N JCT SR 260 · Structure no. 01733

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
273 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,885
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Middle Verde Road over I-17 is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Middle Verde Road over I-17 in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 years old, younger 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 2,885 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,895 by 2042. The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMiddle Verde Road
CrossesI-17
Location2.7 MI N JCT SR 260
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.6115, -111.8619
Functional classUrban 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.
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 geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length273 ft (83.2 m)
Longest span135 ft (41.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.2 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,885 (2023)
Projected traffic2,895 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Middle Verde Road over I-17 built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Middle Verde Road over I-17 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 Middle Verde Road over I-17 carry?

About 2,885 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is Middle Verde Road over I-17?

The structure is 273 ft (83.2 m) long with a longest span of 135 ft (41.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Middle Verde Road over I-17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.