US Bridges

SR89 over Hell Canyon

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · 17.1 MI S JCT I-40 · Structure no. 20087

Built
2015
10 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
665 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,554
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR89 over Hell Canyon is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR89 over Hell Canyon in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 2015, so it is 10 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 3,554 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,564 by 2039. The structure is 665 ft (202.7 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 85.7 mi (138 km).

Location

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CarriesSR89
CrossesHell Canyon
Location17.1 MI S JCT I-40
RouteState Highway 89
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.9919, -112.3925
Functional classRural 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.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating91.1 US tons
Inventory rating54 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length665 ft (202.7 m)
Longest span230 ft (70.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,554 (2019)
Projected traffic3,564 by 2039
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed85.7 mi (138 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR89 over Hell Canyon built?

It was built in 2015, making it 10 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR89 over Hell Canyon 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 SR89 over Hell Canyon carry?

About 3,554 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is SR89 over Hell Canyon?

The structure is 665 ft (202.7 m) long with a longest span of 230 ft (70.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR89 over Hell Canyon?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.