US Bridges

Broadway Street over Deception Gulch

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · 2.4 MI North JCT SR 89A · Structure no. 09622

Built
1942
83 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
33 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,530
2021 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway Street over Deception Gulch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Broadway Street over Deception Gulch in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1942, so it is 83 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.

It carries about 3,530 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,540 by 2041. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBroadway Street
CrossesDeception Gulch
Location2.4 MI North JCT SR 89A
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates34.7683, -112.0478
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 inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,530 (2021)
Projected traffic3,540 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Broadway Street over Deception Gulch built?

It was built in 1942, making it 83 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway Street over Deception Gulch 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Broadway Street over Deception Gulch carry?

About 3,530 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Broadway Street over Deception Gulch?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Broadway Street over Deception Gulch?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.