US Bridges

SR 95 over Osborne Wash

Good

La Paz County, Arizona · 16.6 MI N JCT SR 72 · Structure no. 06819

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
5,916
2016 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 95 over Osborne Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 95 over Osborne Wash in La Paz County, Arizona. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 years old, younger 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 5,916 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,926 by 2036. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesSR 95
CrossesOsborne Wash
Location16.6 MI N JCT SR 72
RouteState Highway 95
StateArizona
Coordinates34.1833, -114.2262
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,916 (2016)
Projected traffic5,926 by 2036
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 95 over Osborne Wash built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 95 over Osborne 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 SR 95 over Osborne Wash carry?

About 5,916 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 95 over Osborne Wash?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns SR 95 over Osborne Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.