US Bridges

Old US 89 over Verde River

Fair

Yavapai County, Arizona · 1.3 MI S JCT SR 89 · Structure no. 08236

Built
1930
95 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
127 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
135
2019 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 89 over Verde River is a concrete arch - deck carrying Old US 89 over Verde River in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1930, so it is 95 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 6 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2039. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld US 89
CrossesVerde River
Location1.3 MI S JCT SR 89
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.8638, -112.4601
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
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 evaluation6: Equal to 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span100 ft (30.5 m)
Deck width23 ft (7 m)
Roadway width20 ft (6.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2019)
Projected traffic145 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township Highway Agency
Historic statusListed on the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Old US 89 over Verde River built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old US 89 over Verde River 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Old US 89 over Verde River carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Old US 89 over Verde River?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 100 ft (30.5 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 89 over Verde River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.