US Bridges

Montezuma Castl RD over Verde River

Fair

Yavapai County, Arizona · 0.6 MI N JCT Finnie Fl RD · Structure no. 09298

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
363 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,328
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montezuma Castl RD over Verde River is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Montezuma Castl RD over Verde River in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 6,328 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,338 by 2042. The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMontezuma Castl RD
CrossesVerde River
Location0.6 MI N JCT Finnie Fl RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.5727, -111.8571
Functional classUrban 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length363 ft (110.6 m)
Longest span72 ft (21.9 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,328 (2024)
Projected traffic6,338 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Montezuma Castl RD over Verde River built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Montezuma Castl RD over Verde River 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Montezuma Castl RD over Verde River carry?

About 6,328 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Montezuma Castl RD over Verde River?

The structure is 363 ft (110.6 m) long with a longest span of 72 ft (21.9 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Montezuma Castl RD over Verde River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.