US Bridges

Perknsvle-Wms Road over Verde River

PoorPosted for load

Yavapai County, Arizona · 18.8 MI SE JCT SR 89 · Structure no. 09474

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected June 2023
Type
Truss - Thru
Steel
Length
330 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
50
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Perknsvle-Wms Road over Verde River is a steel truss - thru carrying Perknsvle-Wms Road over Verde River in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 50 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 60 by 2042. The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long and 18 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesPerknsvle-Wms Road
CrossesVerde River
Location18.8 MI SE JCT SR 89
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.89519, -112.20542
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
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 typeTruss - Thru
MaterialSteel
DeckCorrugated steel
Main spans2 (+2 approach)
Design loadH 15
Structure length330 ft (100.6 m)
Longest span139 ft (42.4 m)
Deck width18 ft (5.6 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deck14 ft (4.3 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic50 (2023)
Projected traffic60 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusPossibly eligible for the National Register; requires further investigation
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 Perknsvle-Wms Road over Verde River built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is Perknsvle-Wms Road over Verde River in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in June 2023.

How much traffic does Perknsvle-Wms Road over Verde River carry?

About 50 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Perknsvle-Wms Road over Verde River?

The structure is 330 ft (100.6 m) long with a longest span of 139 ft (42.4 m) and a deck 18 ft wide.

Who owns Perknsvle-Wms Road over Verde River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.