US Bridges

Crookton RD over BNSF Railroad

Fair

Yavapai County, Arizona · 9.3 MI NW JCT I-40 · Structure no. 08216

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
142 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
292
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crookton RD over BNSF Railroad is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Crookton RD over BNSF Railroad 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 5 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 292 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 302 by 2042. The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCrookton RD
CrossesBNSF Railroad
Location9.3 MI NW JCT I-40
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.2908, -112.7328
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length142 ft (43.3 m)
Longest span53 ft (16.2 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic292 (2023)
Projected traffic302 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Crookton RD over BNSF Railroad built?

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

What condition is Crookton RD over BNSF Railroad 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Crookton RD over BNSF Railroad carry?

About 292 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is Crookton RD over BNSF Railroad?

The structure is 142 ft (43.3 m) long with a longest span of 53 ft (16.2 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Crookton RD over BNSF Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.