US Bridges

SR 260 over Cherry Creek

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · 3.7 MI N JCT I-17 · Structure no. 02571

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
297 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,934
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 260 over Cherry Creek is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 260 over Cherry Creek in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 4,934 vehicles a day, roughly 26% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,944 by 2042. The structure is 297 ft (90.5 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 260
CrossesCherry Creek
Location3.7 MI N JCT I-17
RouteState Highway 260
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.6196, -111.9213
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating98 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHL 93
Structure length297 ft (90.5 m)
Longest span98 ft (29.9 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.7 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,934 (2024)
Projected traffic4,944 by 2042
Trucks26%
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 260 over Cherry Creek built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 260 over Cherry Creek 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 260 over Cherry Creek carry?

About 4,934 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 26% are trucks.

How long is SR 260 over Cherry Creek?

The structure is 297 ft (90.5 m) long with a longest span of 98 ft (29.9 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns SR 260 over Cherry Creek?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.