US Bridges

SR 260 over West Clear Creek

Fair

Yavapai County, Arizona · 9.5 MI E JCT I-17 · Structure no. 02301

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,469
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 260 over West Clear Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 260 over West Clear Creek in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 2,469 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,479 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 260
CrossesWest Clear Creek
Location9.5 MI E JCT I-17
RouteState Highway 260
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.5193, -111.775
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 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 rating75 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,469 (2022)
Projected traffic2,479 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 260 over West Clear Creek built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 260 over West Clear 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 260 over West Clear Creek carry?

About 2,469 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 260 over West Clear Creek?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 260 over West Clear Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.