US Bridges

Beaver Creek Road over Dry Beaver Creek

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · 0.1 MI SE JCT I-17 · Structure no. 10063

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
152 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,175
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Beaver Creek Road over Dry Beaver Creek is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Beaver Creek Road over Dry Beaver Creek in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1996, so it is 29 years old, younger 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 7,175 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,185 by 2041. The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesBeaver Creek Road
CrossesDry Beaver Creek
Location0.1 MI SE JCT I-17
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates34.6382, -111.814
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating73 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length152 ft (46.3 m)
Longest span74 ft (22.6 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,175 (2021)
Projected traffic7,185 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Beaver Creek Road over Dry Beaver Creek built?

It was built in 1996, making it 29 years old in 2025.

What condition is Beaver Creek Road over Dry 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does Beaver Creek Road over Dry Beaver Creek carry?

About 7,175 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Beaver Creek Road over Dry Beaver Creek?

The structure is 152 ft (46.3 m) long with a longest span of 74 ft (22.6 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Beaver Creek Road over Dry Beaver Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.