US Bridges

Chavez Ranch Road over Carroll Canyon

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · 0.3 MI E JCT RD Rock Loop · Structure no. 07726

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
81 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,269
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chavez Ranch Road over Carroll Canyon is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Chavez Ranch Road over Carroll Canyon in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 years old, younger 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 1,269 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,279 by 2041. The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

CarriesChavez Ranch Road
CrossesCarroll Canyon
Location0.3 MI E JCT RD Rock Loop
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates34.8328, -111.8085
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length81 ft (24.7 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width33 ft (10.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,269 (2021)
Projected traffic1,279 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Chavez Ranch Road over Carroll Canyon built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chavez Ranch Road over Carroll 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Chavez Ranch Road over Carroll Canyon carry?

About 1,269 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Chavez Ranch Road over Carroll Canyon?

The structure is 81 ft (24.7 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Chavez Ranch Road over Carroll Canyon?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.