US Bridges

Fdr 126 over Wash

Fair

Coconino County, Arizona · 21.5 MI Se/O Flagstaff · Structure no. 030405000004506

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
250
2021 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Fdr 126 over Wash is a concrete slab carrying Fdr 126 over Wash in Coconino County, Arizona. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 5 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 250 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 299 by 2040. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesFdr 126
CrossesWash
Location21.5 MI Se/O Flagstaff
RouteFederal Lands Road 126
CountyCoconino County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.04616, -111.29812
Functional classRural Local

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.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating21.1 US tons
Inventory rating16.4 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic250 (2021)
Projected traffic299 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$50,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Fdr 126 over Wash built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fdr 126 over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Fdr 126 over Wash carry?

About 250 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fdr 126 over Wash?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Fdr 126 over Wash?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.