US Bridges

IRR SR 66 over Wash

Fair

Mohave County, Arizona · 5.9 MI E JCT I 40 · Structure no. 04214

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
9 main spans
Daily traffic
3,537
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR SR 66 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IRR SR 66 over Wash in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 89 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 3,537 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,547 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.3 mi (31 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR SR 66
CrossesWash
Location5.9 MI E JCT I 40
RouteState Highway 66
CountyMohave County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.2844, -113.94655
Functional classRural Major 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans9
Design loadHS 20
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,537 (2022)
Projected traffic3,547 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.3 mi (31 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR SR 66 over Wash built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is IRR SR 66 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does IRR SR 66 over Wash carry?

About 3,537 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IRR SR 66 over Wash?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns IRR SR 66 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.