US Bridges

SR 89 over Jones Gulch

Fair

Yavapai County, Arizona · 3.3 MI N JCT US 93 · Structure no. 04792

Built
1932
93 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,131
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 89 over Jones Gulch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 89 over Jones Gulch in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1932, so it is 93 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 3,131 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,141 by 2040. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 89
CrossesJones Gulch
Location3.3 MI N JCT US 93
RouteState Highway 89
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.06892, -112.821
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.5 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,131 (2020)
Projected traffic3,141 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 89 over Jones Gulch built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 89 over Jones 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does SR 89 over Jones Gulch carry?

About 3,131 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 89 over Jones Gulch?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns SR 89 over Jones Gulch?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.