US Bridges

SR 260 over Verde River

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · 3.5 MI E JCT I-17 · Structure no. 02574

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
650 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,772
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 260 over Verde River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 260 over Verde River 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 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 4,772 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,782 by 2041. The structure is 650 ft (198.1 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 260
CrossesVerde River
Location3.5 MI E JCT I-17
RouteState Highway 260
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.5517, -111.8522
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length650 ft (198.1 m)
Longest span181 ft (55.2 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,772 (2021)
Projected traffic4,782 by 2041
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Verde River built?

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

What condition is SR 260 over Verde River 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does SR 260 over Verde River carry?

About 4,772 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 260 over Verde River?

The structure is 650 ft (198.1 m) long with a longest span of 181 ft (55.2 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns SR 260 over Verde River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.