US Bridges

Gail Gardner Way over Miller Creek

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Yavapai County, Arizona · 20 Ft N of Fair Street · Structure no. 08992

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,900
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Gail Gardner Way over Miller Creek is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Gail Gardner Way over Miller Creek in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 7,900 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,910 by 2039. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long and 66 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesGail Gardner Way
CrossesMiller Creek
Location20 Ft N of Fair Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.55333, -112.48667
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width66 ft (20.1 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,900 (2019)
Projected traffic7,910 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedOther structural work, including hydraulic replacements
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Gail Gardner Way over Miller Creek built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Gail Gardner Way over Miller 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 Gail Gardner Way over Miller Creek carry?

About 7,900 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Gail Gardner Way over Miller Creek?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 66 ft wide.

Who owns Gail Gardner Way over Miller Creek?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.