Willis Street over Granite Creek
FairPosted for loadYavapai County, Arizona · 0.1 MI West of SR 89 · Structure no. 08550
- Built
- 1921
- 104 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Concrete
- Length
- 65 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,000
- 2019 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Willis Street over Granite Creek is a concrete tee beam carrying Willis Street over Granite Creek in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1921, so it is 104 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.
It carries about 7,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,010 by 2039. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Willis Street over Granite Creek built?
It was built in 1921, making it 104 years old in 2025.
What condition is Willis Street over Granite Creek 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 Willis Street over Granite Creek carry?
About 7,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Willis Street over Granite Creek?
The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 33 ft (10.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.
Who owns Willis Street over Granite Creek?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.