US Bridges

Montezuma Ave over Unnamed Wash

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · 2.6 MI E of Beaver Crk RD · Structure no. 10714

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Montezuma Ave over Unnamed Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Montezuma Ave over Unnamed Wash in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesMontezuma Ave
CrossesUnnamed Wash
Location2.6 MI E of Beaver Crk RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.62772, -111.79431
Functional classRural 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.7 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck16 ft (4.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2021)
Projected traffic220 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 Montezuma Ave over Unnamed Wash built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Montezuma Ave over Unnamed 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 Montezuma Ave over Unnamed Wash carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Montezuma Ave over Unnamed Wash?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns Montezuma Ave over Unnamed Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.