US Bridges

SR 89A over Dry Creek

Fair

Yavapai County, Arizona · 7.7 M S JCT SR 179 · Structure no. 02054

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
442 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,616
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 89A over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 89A over Dry Creek in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6,616 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,626 by 2041. The structure is 442 ft (134.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 89A
CrossesDry Creek
Location7.7 M S JCT SR 179
RouteState Highway 89
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.8388, -111.8813
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 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 length442 ft (134.7 m)
Longest span110 ft (33.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,616 (2021)
Projected traffic6,626 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 89A over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 89A over Dry Creek 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does SR 89A over Dry Creek carry?

About 6,616 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 89A over Dry Creek?

The structure is 442 ft (134.7 m) long with a longest span of 110 ft (33.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 89A over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.