US Bridges

Mingus Avenue Ext. over Verde River

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · 1.2 MI W JCT SR 89A · Structure no. 10545

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
986 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
5,186
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mingus Avenue Ext. over Verde River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Mingus Avenue Ext. over Verde 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 5,186 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,196 by 2042. The structure is 986 ft (300.5 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesMingus Avenue Ext.
CrossesVerde River
Location1.2 MI W JCT SR 89A
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.73919, -112.00083
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length986 ft (300.5 m)
Longest span246 ft (75 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,186 (2022)
Projected traffic5,196 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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

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 Mingus Avenue Ext. over Verde River built?

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

What condition is Mingus Avenue Ext. over Verde 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Mingus Avenue Ext. over Verde River carry?

About 5,186 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Mingus Avenue Ext. over Verde River?

The structure is 986 ft (300.5 m) long with a longest span of 246 ft (75 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Mingus Avenue Ext. over Verde River?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.