US Bridges

US 95 over Wash

Good

La Paz County, Arizona · 0.7 MI S JCT I 10 · Structure no. 05031

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 2001
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,726
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 95 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 95 over Wash in La Paz County, Arizona. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 2001, so it is 56 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 2,726 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,736 by 2036. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

CarriesUS 95
CrossesWash
Location0.7 MI S JCT I 10
RouteU.S. Route 95
StateArizona
Coordinates33.6568, -114.2171
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 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 traffic2,726 (2016)
Projected traffic2,736 by 2036
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 95 over Wash built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2001.

What condition is US 95 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does US 95 over Wash carry?

About 2,726 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is US 95 over Wash?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 95 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.