US Bridges

SR 389 over Wash

Fair

Mohave County, Arizona · 21.4 MI W JCT US a 89 · Structure no. 05137

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,434
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 389 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 389 over Wash in Mohave County, Arizona. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 2,434 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,444 by 2039. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesSR 389
CrossesWash
Location21.4 MI W JCT US a 89
RouteState Highway 389
StateArizona
Coordinates36.8763, -112.8769
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 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 traffic2,434 (2019)
Projected traffic2,444 by 2039
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 SR 389 over Wash built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 389 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR 389 over Wash carry?

About 2,434 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is SR 389 over Wash?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 389 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.