US Bridges

SR 260 over I-17

Fair

Yavapai County, Arizona · JCT SR 260 · Structure no. 02575

Built
2003
22 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
299 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,846
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 260 over I-17 is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 260 over I-17 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 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 10,846 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,856 by 2042. The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 260
CrossesI-17
LocationJCT SR 260
RouteState Highway 260
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.5784, -111.8843
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length299 ft (91.1 m)
Longest span145 ft (44.2 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.6 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,846 (2022)
Projected traffic10,856 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 260 over I-17 built?

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

What condition is SR 260 over I-17 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does SR 260 over I-17 carry?

About 10,846 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 260 over I-17?

The structure is 299 ft (91.1 m) long with a longest span of 145 ft (44.2 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns SR 260 over I-17?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.