US Bridges

Bellemont Road over Wash

Fair

Coconino County, Arizona · 0.7 MI E JCT Trnswstrn RD · Structure no. 08823

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1940
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
697
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bellemont Road over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bellemont Road over Wash in Coconino County, Arizona. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1940, so it is 93 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 697 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 707 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesBellemont Road
CrossesWash
Location0.7 MI E JCT Trnswstrn RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCoconino County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.2296, -111.8126
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.7 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic697 (2022)
Projected traffic707 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Bellemont Road over Wash built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1940.

What condition is Bellemont Road 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 2022.

How much traffic does Bellemont Road over Wash carry?

About 697 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Bellemont Road over Wash?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns Bellemont Road over Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.