US Bridges

I 17; N & S over Hance Draw

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · 1.7 MI NE JCT SR 169 · Structure no. 06581

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
34,127
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 17; N & S over Hance Draw is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I 17; N & S over Hance Draw in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 2014, so it is 50 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 34,127 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 34,137 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesI 17; N & S
CrossesHance Draw
Location1.7 MI NE JCT SR 169
RouteInterstate 17
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.5338, -111.9747
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionSeptember 2022
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 rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic34,127 (2022)
Projected traffic34,137 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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$2,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 17; N & S over Hance Draw built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is I 17; N & S over Hance Draw 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does I 17; N & S over Hance Draw carry?

About 34,127 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is I 17; N & S over Hance Draw?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I 17; N & S over Hance Draw?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.