US Bridges

I 17; SB over Agua Fria River

Fair

Yavapai County, Arizona · 19.3 MI S JCT SR 69 · Structure no. 01808

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
363 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
21,686
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 17; SB over Agua Fria River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 17; SB over Agua Fria River in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 21,686 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,696 by 2042. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 17; SB
CrossesAgua Fria River
Location19.3 MI S JCT SR 69
RouteInterstate 17
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.0709, -112.141
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length363 ft (110.6 m)
Longest span90 ft (27.4 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.4 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,686 (2023)
Projected traffic21,696 by 2042
Trucks13%
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 Agua Fria River built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 17; SB over Agua Fria River 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I 17; SB over Agua Fria River carry?

About 21,686 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is I 17; SB over Agua Fria River?

The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 90 ft (27.4 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns I 17; SB over Agua Fria River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.