US Bridges

US 160 over Wash

Fair

Coconino County, Arizona · 3.6 MI E JCT US 89 · Structure no. 06100

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 1957
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,724
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 160 over Wash in Coconino County, Arizona. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 1957, so it is 71 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 5,724 vehicles a day, roughly 9% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,734 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 82 mi (132 km).

CarriesUS 160
CrossesWash
Location3.6 MI E JCT US 89
RouteU.S. Route 160
StateArizona
Coordinates36.09889, -111.33971
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating66 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 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 traffic5,724 (2022)
Projected traffic5,734 by 2042
Trucks9%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed82 mi (132 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 160 over Wash built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1957.

What condition is US 160 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does US 160 over Wash carry?

About 5,724 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 9% are trucks.

How long is US 160 over Wash?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 160 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.