US Bridges

Park Access RD over Verde River

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · @ Dead Horse Ranch ST Prk · Structure no. 02369

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
550 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,956
2022 count
Owner
State
State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency

About this bridge

Park Access RD over Verde River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Park Access RD over Verde River in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 1,956 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,966 by 2042. The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesPark Access RD
CrossesVerde River
Location@ Dead Horse Ranch ST Prk
RouteState Lands Road 0
StateArizona
Coordinates34.7496, -112.022
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length550 ft (167.6 m)
Longest span137 ft (41.8 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,956 (2022)
Projected traffic1,966 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Maintained byState Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Park Access RD over Verde River built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Park Access RD 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 2024.

How much traffic does Park Access RD over Verde River carry?

About 1,956 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Park Access RD over Verde River?

The structure is 550 ft (167.6 m) long with a longest span of 137 ft (41.8 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Park Access RD over Verde River?

It is owned by the State Park, Forest, or Reservation Agency.