US Bridges

SR 89 over Government Draw

Fair

Yavapai County, Arizona · 0.1 MI N JCT SR 69 · Structure no. 04799

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14,927
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 89 over Government Draw is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 89 over Government Draw in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 14,927 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,175 by 2040. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 89
CrossesGovernment Draw
Location0.1 MI N JCT SR 69
RouteState Highway 89
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.55024, -112.44977
Functional classUrban Minor 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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,927 (2019)
Projected traffic23,175 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 89 over Government Draw built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 89 over Government Draw 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 89 over Government Draw carry?

About 14,927 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 89 over Government Draw?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 89 over Government Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.