US Bridges

US 93 NB over Santa Maria River

Fair

Yavapai County, Arizona · 22.2 MI NW JCT SR 71 · Structure no. 02520

Built
2000
25 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
779 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
3,346
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 93 NB over Santa Maria River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 93 NB over Santa Maria River in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 2000, so it is 25 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 3,346 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,356 by 2041. The structure is 779 ft (237.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesUS 93 NB
CrossesSanta Maria River
Location22.2 MI NW JCT SR 71
RouteU.S. Route 93
StateArizona
Coordinates34.3688, -113.1842
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length779 ft (237.4 m)
Longest span129 ft (39.3 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width43 ft (13 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,346 (2021)
Projected traffic3,356 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 US 93 NB over Santa Maria River built?

It was built in 2000, making it 25 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 93 NB over Santa Maria River 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does US 93 NB over Santa Maria River carry?

About 3,346 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 93 NB over Santa Maria River?

The structure is 779 ft (237.4 m) long with a longest span of 129 ft (39.3 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 93 NB over Santa Maria River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.