US Bridges

Pinon Woods DR over Bell Canyon Wash

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · 0.10 MI E Suncliffe DR · Structure no. 10705

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
135
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pinon Woods DR over Bell Canyon Wash is a steel culvert carrying Pinon Woods DR over Bell Canyon Wash in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 135 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 145 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPinon Woods DR
CrossesBell Canyon Wash
Location0.10 MI E Suncliffe DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates34.78783, -111.75336
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic135 (2021)
Projected traffic145 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Pinon Woods DR over Bell Canyon Wash built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pinon Woods DR over Bell Canyon Wash 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 Pinon Woods DR over Bell Canyon Wash carry?

About 135 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Pinon Woods DR over Bell Canyon Wash?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Pinon Woods DR over Bell Canyon Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.