US Bridges

SR 86 over Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 29.8 MI W JCT SR 286 · Structure no. 04595

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 2020
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,815
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 86 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 86 over Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1946 and reconstructed in 2020, so it is 79 years old, older 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 2,815 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,825 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long and 98 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 86
CrossesWash
Location29.8 MI W JCT SR 286
RouteState Highway 86
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.9395, -111.7723
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width98 ft (29.9 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,815 (2022)
Projected traffic2,825 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 86 over Wash built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2020.

What condition is SR 86 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does SR 86 over Wash carry?

About 2,815 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 86 over Wash?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 98 ft wide.

Who owns SR 86 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.