US Bridges

US 89A over Dry Creek

Fair

Yavapai County, Arizona · 7.7 M S JCT SR 179 · Structure no. 02534

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
475 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,324
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 89A over Dry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying US 89A over Dry Creek in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 2003, so it is 22 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 5 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 6,324 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,334 by 2041. The structure is 475 ft (144.8 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 89A
CrossesDry Creek
Location7.7 M S JCT SR 179
RouteState Highway 89
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.839, -111.8812
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length475 ft (144.8 m)
Longest span118 ft (36 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,324 (2021)
Projected traffic6,334 by 2041
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 US 89A over Dry Creek built?

It was built in 2003, making it 22 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 89A over Dry 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 2023.

How much traffic does US 89A over Dry Creek carry?

About 6,324 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is US 89A over Dry Creek?

The structure is 475 ft (144.8 m) long with a longest span of 118 ft (36 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns US 89A over Dry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.