US Bridges

Highland Avenue over Aspen Creek

GoodPosted for load

Yavapai County, Arizona · 100 Ft N of Copper Basin · Structure no. 08705

Built
1936
89 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,600
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Highland Avenue over Aspen Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Highland Avenue over Aspen Creek in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1936, so it is 89 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 1,600 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,610 by 2042. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long and 23 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesHighland Avenue
CrossesAspen Creek
Location100 Ft N of Copper Basin
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.5321, -112.4849
Functional classUrban Local

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 statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating15 US tons
Inventory rating9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width23 ft (6.9 m)
Roadway width21 ft (6.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,600 (2022)
Projected traffic1,610 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 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 Highland Avenue over Aspen Creek built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025.

What condition is Highland Avenue over Aspen 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 Highland Avenue over Aspen Creek carry?

About 1,600 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Highland Avenue over Aspen Creek?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m) and a deck 23 ft wide.

Who owns Highland Avenue over Aspen Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.