US Bridges

US 163 over Wash

Good

Navajo County, Arizona · 1.1 MI N JCT US 160 · Structure no. 07035

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
13,622
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 163 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 163 over Wash in Navajo County, Arizona. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 13,622 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,632 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesUS 163
CrossesWash
Location1.1 MI N JCT US 160
RouteU.S. Route 163
StateArizona
Coordinates36.7219, -110.2563
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionSeptember 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 rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,622 (2017)
Projected traffic13,632 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 US 163 over Wash built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 163 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does US 163 over Wash carry?

About 13,622 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 163 over Wash?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 163 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.