US Bridges

SR 169 over Agua Fria River

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · 0.25 MI E JCT SR 69 · Structure no. 02897

Built
2010
15 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
252 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,358
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 169 over Agua Fria River is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 169 over Agua Fria River in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 2010, so it is 15 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 10,358 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,368 by 2042. The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long and 82 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 169
CrossesAgua Fria River
Location0.25 MI E JCT SR 69
RouteState Highway 169
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.5298, -112.2379
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.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 25 or greater
Structure length252 ft (76.8 m)
Longest span123 ft (37.5 m)
Deck width82 ft (25 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,358 (2022)
Projected traffic10,368 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 169 over Agua Fria River built?

It was built in 2010, making it 15 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 169 over Agua Fria 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 169 over Agua Fria River carry?

About 10,358 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 169 over Agua Fria River?

The structure is 252 ft (76.8 m) long with a longest span of 123 ft (37.5 m) and a deck 82 ft wide.

Who owns SR 169 over Agua Fria River?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.