US Bridges

US 160 over Begashbito Wash

Fair

Coconino County, Arizona · 38.4 MI E JCT US 89 · Structure no. 01011

Built
1956
69 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete Continuous
Length
110 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,359
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 over Begashbito Wash is a concrete continuous tee beam carrying US 160 over Begashbito Wash in Coconino County, Arizona. It was built in 1956, so it is 69 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 3,359 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,369 by 2042. The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 75.2 mi (121 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 160
CrossesBegashbito Wash
Location38.4 MI E JCT US 89
RouteU.S. Route 160
CountyCoconino County
StateArizona
Coordinates36.39236, -110.8777
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length110 ft (33.5 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,359 (2022)
Projected traffic3,369 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed75.2 mi (121 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 160 over Begashbito Wash built?

It was built in 1956, making it 69 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 160 over Begashbito Wash 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 160 over Begashbito Wash carry?

About 3,359 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 160 over Begashbito Wash?

The structure is 110 ft (33.5 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns US 160 over Begashbito Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.