US Bridges

Cortez DR over Bell Canyon Wash

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · 0.1 MI N Jacks Canyon RD · Structure no. 10708

Built
1996
29 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
535
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cortez DR over Bell Canyon Wash is a steel culvert carrying Cortez DR over Bell Canyon Wash 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 535 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 545 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCortez DR
CrossesBell Canyon Wash
Location0.1 MI N Jacks Canyon RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.77911, -111.76042
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 alignment5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 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 traffic535 (2021)
Projected traffic545 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 Cortez DR over Bell Canyon Wash built?

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

What condition is Cortez 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 Cortez DR over Bell Canyon Wash carry?

About 535 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cortez DR over Bell Canyon Wash?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Cortez DR over Bell Canyon Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.