Tuzigoot Approach over Verde River
FairYavapai County, Arizona · Alt U.S. Route 89 to Rout · Structure no. 8700001P0000000
- Built
- 1966
- 59 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected April 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel Continuous
- Length
- 507 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 200
- 2019 count
- Owner
- Federal
- National Park Service
About this bridge
Tuzigoot Approach over Verde River is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tuzigoot Approach over Verde River in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
It carries about 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 500 by 2039. The structure is 507 ft (154.5 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Tuzigoot Approach over Verde River built?
It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.
What condition is Tuzigoot Approach over Verde River in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.
How much traffic does Tuzigoot Approach over Verde River carry?
About 200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is Tuzigoot Approach over Verde River?
The structure is 507 ft (154.5 m) long with a longest span of 111 ft (33.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.
Who owns Tuzigoot Approach over Verde River?
It is owned by the National Park Service.