US Bridges

Montezuma Street over Granite Creek

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · 0.2 MI N of Sheldon ST · Structure no. 07865

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
363 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
18,997
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montezuma Street over Granite Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Montezuma Street over Granite Creek in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 18,997 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 19,007 by 2037. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesMontezuma Street
CrossesGranite Creek
Location0.2 MI N of Sheldon ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates34.54833, -112.46833
Functional classUrban 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
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 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 rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length363 ft (110.6 m)
Longest span73 ft (22.3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20 m)
Roadway width53 ft (16.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,997 (2017)
Projected traffic19,007 by 2037
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Montezuma Street over Granite Creek built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Montezuma Street over Granite Creek 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 Montezuma Street over Granite Creek carry?

About 18,997 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Montezuma Street over Granite Creek?

The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 73 ft (22.3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Montezuma Street over Granite Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.