US Bridges

IRR US a 89 over Wash

Good

Coconino County, Arizona · 13.7 MI E JCT SR 67 · Structure no. 05214

Built
1934
91 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
726
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR US a 89 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IRR US a 89 over Wash in Coconino County, Arizona. It was built in 1934, so it is 91 years old, older 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 726 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 736 by 2039. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesIRR US a 89
CrossesWash
Location13.7 MI E JCT SR 67
RouteU.S. Route 89
StateArizona
Coordinates36.7311, -112.0456
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.4 m)
Roadway width26 ft (7.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic726 (2019)
Projected traffic736 by 2039
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR US a 89 over Wash built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR US a 89 over Wash 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does IRR US a 89 over Wash carry?

About 726 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is IRR US a 89 over Wash?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns IRR US a 89 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.