US Bridges

SR a 89 over Wash

Fair

Coconino County, Arizona · 14.6 MI S JCT I 40 · Structure no. 05197

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1972
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,858
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR a 89 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR a 89 over Wash in Coconino County, Arizona. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 94 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 3,858 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,868 by 2036. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

Location

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CarriesSR a 89
CrossesWash
Location14.6 MI S JCT I 40
RouteState Highway 89
CountyCoconino County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.0149, -111.7376
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,858 (2016)
Projected traffic3,868 by 2036
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 SR a 89 over Wash built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.

What condition is SR a 89 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does SR a 89 over Wash carry?

About 3,858 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is SR a 89 over Wash?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR a 89 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.