US Bridges

SR A89 over Verde River

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · 0.6 MI NE of JCT SR 260 · Structure no. 02360

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
457 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
21,687
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR A89 over Verde River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR A89 over Verde River in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,687 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,697 by 2041. The structure is 457 ft (139.3 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesSR A89
CrossesVerde River
Location0.6 MI NE of JCT SR 260
RouteState Highway 89
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.7212, -111.9918
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length457 ft (139.3 m)
Longest span76 ft (23.2 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.2 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,687 (2021)
Projected traffic21,697 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 A89 over Verde River built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR A89 over Verde River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in August 2023.

How much traffic does SR A89 over Verde River carry?

About 21,687 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR A89 over Verde River?

The structure is 457 ft (139.3 m) long with a longest span of 76 ft (23.2 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns SR A89 over Verde River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.