US Bridges

SR 86 over Sikul Himatk Wash

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 45.1 MI E JCT SR 85 · Structure no. 01492

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
204 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,764
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 86 over Sikul Himatk Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 86 over Sikul Himatk Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 years old, younger 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 1,764 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,774 by 2042. The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

CarriesSR 86
CrossesSikul Himatk Wash
Location45.1 MI E JCT SR 85
RouteState Highway 86
StateArizona
Coordinates32.0903, -112.0577
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating61.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length204 ft (62.2 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,764 (2022)
Projected traffic1,774 by 2042
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 86 over Sikul Himatk Wash built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 86 over Sikul Himatk 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 86 over Sikul Himatk Wash carry?

About 1,764 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 86 over Sikul Himatk Wash?

The structure is 204 ft (62.2 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 86 over Sikul Himatk Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.