US Bridges

SR 89A over Spring Creek

Fair

Yavapai County, Arizona · 18.5 Miles NW JCT I-17 · Structure no. 02535

Built
2002
23 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
279 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,325
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 89A over Spring Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 89A over Spring Creek in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 2002, so it is 23 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 8,325 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,335 by 2041. The structure is 279 ft (85 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 89A
CrossesSpring Creek
Location18.5 Miles NW JCT I-17
RouteState Highway 89
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.7831, -111.9247
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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length279 ft (85 m)
Longest span92 ft (28 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,325 (2021)
Projected traffic8,335 by 2041
Trucks9%
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 89A over Spring Creek built?

It was built in 2002, making it 23 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 89A over Spring 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 89A over Spring Creek carry?

About 8,325 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR 89A over Spring Creek?

The structure is 279 ft (85 m) long with a longest span of 92 ft (28 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 89A over Spring Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.