US Bridges

Page Springs Road over Oak Creek

Fair

Yavapai County, Arizona · 3.0 MI SE JCT SR 89A · Structure no. 09102

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1952
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
247 ft
13 main spans
Daily traffic
1,485
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Page Springs Road over Oak Creek is a concrete continuous slab carrying Page Springs Road over Oak Creek in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1952, so it is 90 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 1,485 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,495 by 2041. The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long and 26 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.7 mi (14 km).

Location

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CarriesPage Springs Road
CrossesOak Creek
Location3.0 MI SE JCT SR 89A
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.7654, -111.8905
Functional classRural Major 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating50 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans13
Design loadHS 15
Structure length247 ft (75.3 m)
Longest span19 ft (5.8 m)
Deck width26 ft (7.8 m)
Roadway width22 ft (6.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,485 (2021)
Projected traffic1,495 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.7 mi (14 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Page Springs Road over Oak Creek built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1952.

What condition is Page Springs Road over Oak 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 Page Springs Road over Oak Creek carry?

About 1,485 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Page Springs Road over Oak Creek?

The structure is 247 ft (75.3 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 26 ft wide.

Who owns Page Springs Road over Oak Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.