US Bridges

IRR SR 86 over Sells Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 36.1 MI E JCT SR 286 · Structure no. 02822

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
136 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,785
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR SR 86 over Sells Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying IRR SR 86 over Sells Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 2,785 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,795 by 2042. The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesIRR SR 86
CrossesSells Wash
Location36.1 MI E JCT SR 286
RouteState Highway 86
StateArizona
Coordinates31.9193, -111.883
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating84 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length136 ft (41.5 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.4 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,785 (2022)
Projected traffic2,795 by 2042
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 IRR SR 86 over Sells Wash built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR SR 86 over Sells 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 November 2024.

How much traffic does IRR SR 86 over Sells Wash carry?

About 2,785 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IRR SR 86 over Sells Wash?

The structure is 136 ft (41.5 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns IRR SR 86 over Sells Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.