US Bridges

SR 169 over Ash Creek

Poor

Yavapai County, Arizona · 7.8 MI E JCT SR 69 · Structure no. 01825

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
227 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
5,844
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 169 over Ash Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 169 over Ash Creek in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

It carries about 5,844 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,854 by 2038. The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long and 41 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 169
CrossesAsh Creek
Location7.8 MI E JCT SR 69
RouteState Highway 169
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.531, -112.1154
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating38 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length227 ft (69.2 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width41 ft (12.4 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,844 (2018)
Projected traffic5,854 by 2038
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 169 over Ash Creek built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 169 over Ash Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 169 over Ash Creek carry?

About 5,844 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is SR 169 over Ash Creek?

The structure is 227 ft (69.2 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 41 ft wide.

Who owns SR 169 over Ash Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.