US Bridges

SR 69 over Green Gulch

Fair

Yavapai County, Arizona · 17.1 MI W JCT I 17 · Structure no. 04270

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1994
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,855
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 69 over Green Gulch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 69 over Green Gulch in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1994, so it is 71 years old, older 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 15,855 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,865 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 69
CrossesGreen Gulch
Location17.1 MI W JCT I 17
RouteState Highway 69
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.5207, -112.2385
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,855 (2020)
Projected traffic15,865 by 2040
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.1 mi (79 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 69 over Green Gulch built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1994.

What condition is SR 69 over Green Gulch 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does SR 69 over Green Gulch carry?

About 15,855 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 69 over Green Gulch?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 69 over Green Gulch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.