Montezuma Avenue over Wet Beaver Creek
GoodYavapai County, Arizona · 2.6 MI E JCT I-17 · Structure no. 09722
- Built
- 1972
- 53 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Tee Beam
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 169 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 4,800
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Montezuma Avenue over Wet Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Montezuma Avenue over Wet Beaver Creek in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 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 4,800 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,810 by 2041. The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Montezuma Avenue over Wet Beaver Creek built?
It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.
What condition is Montezuma Avenue over Wet Beaver Creek 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Montezuma Avenue over Wet Beaver Creek carry?
About 4,800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Montezuma Avenue over Wet Beaver Creek?
The structure is 169 ft (51.5 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.
Who owns Montezuma Avenue over Wet Beaver Creek?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.