US Bridges

Main Street over Silver Spring Gulch

Fair

Yavapai County, Arizona · 600 Ft N JCT SR 89A · Structure no. 09625

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,890
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Main Street over Silver Spring Gulch is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Main Street over Silver Spring Gulch in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1975, 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 13,890 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,900 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesMain Street
CrossesSilver Spring Gulch
Location600 Ft N JCT SR 89A
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates34.7303, -112.0097
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic13,890 (2021)
Projected traffic13,900 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Main Street over Silver Spring Gulch built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

What condition is Main Street over Silver Spring Gulch 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does Main Street over Silver Spring Gulch carry?

About 13,890 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Main Street over Silver Spring Gulch?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Main Street over Silver Spring Gulch?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.