US Bridges

Lakeshore Drive over Agua Fria River

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · 1.8 MI W of Fain Road · Structure no. 10541

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
1,612
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Lakeshore Drive over Agua Fria River is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Lakeshore Drive over Agua Fria River in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,612 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,622 by 2040. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesLakeshore Drive
CrossesAgua Fria River
Location1.8 MI W of Fain Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates34.6148, -112.2845
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 inspectionAugust 2021
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 rating63.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,612 (2020)
Projected traffic1,622 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Lakeshore Drive over Agua Fria River built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Lakeshore Drive over Agua Fria River 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 2021.

How much traffic does Lakeshore Drive over Agua Fria River carry?

About 1,612 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Lakeshore Drive over Agua Fria River?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Lakeshore Drive over Agua Fria River?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.