US Bridges

Lakeshore Drive over Russell Wash

Fair

Yavapai County, Arizona · 100 NE JCT Rimrock DR · Structure no. 08626

Built
1971
54 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
58 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
370
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeshore Drive over Russell Wash is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Lakeshore Drive over Russell Wash in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 370 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 380 by 2041. The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesLakeshore Drive
CrossesRussell Wash
Location100 NE JCT Rimrock DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.6293, -111.7864
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating65 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length58 ft (17.7 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width33 ft (10 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic370 (2021)
Projected traffic380 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Lakeshore Drive over Russell Wash built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakeshore Drive over Russell Wash 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 Lakeshore Drive over Russell Wash carry?

About 370 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Lakeshore Drive over Russell Wash?

The structure is 58 ft (17.7 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Lakeshore Drive over Russell Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.