US Bridges

SR 89 over Limestone Canyon

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · 19.2 MI S JCT I 40 · Structure no. 04807

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,255
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 89 over Limestone Canyon is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 89 over Limestone Canyon in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 years old, older 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 3,255 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,622 by 2036. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 85.7 mi (138 km).

CarriesSR 89
CrossesLimestone Canyon
Location19.2 MI S JCT I 40
RouteState Highway 89
StateArizona
Coordinates34.9796, -112.4019
Functional classRural 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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 length25 ft (7.6 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 traffic3,255 (2020)
Projected traffic3,622 by 2036
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed85.7 mi (138 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 Limestone Canyon built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 89 over Limestone Canyon 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does SR 89 over Limestone Canyon carry?

About 3,255 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 89 over Limestone Canyon?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 89 over Limestone Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.