US Bridges

SR 69 SB over Big Bug Creek

Fair

Yavapai County, Arizona · 8.0 MI NW JCT I 17 · Structure no. 02443

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,003
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 69 SB over Big Bug Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 69 SB over Big Bug Creek in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 8,003 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,013 by 2042. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 69 SB
CrossesBig Bug Creek
Location8.0 MI NW JCT I 17
RouteState Highway 69
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.4002, -112.2322
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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 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 length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span71 ft (21.6 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,003 (2022)
Projected traffic8,013 by 2042
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 69 SB over Big Bug Creek built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 69 SB over Big Bug 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR 69 SB over Big Bug Creek carry?

About 8,003 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 69 SB over Big Bug Creek?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 71 ft (21.6 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 69 SB over Big Bug Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.