US Bridges

IRR SR 86 over Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 5.0 MI W JCT I-19 · Structure no. 04622

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
33,019
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR SR 86 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IRR SR 86 over Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 57 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 33,019 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,858 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

CarriesIRR SR 86
CrossesWash
Location5.0 MI W JCT I-19
RouteState Highway 86
StateArizona
Coordinates32.1717, -111.0699
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic33,019 (2019)
Projected traffic40,858 by 2040
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure10
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR SR 86 over Wash built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2017.

What condition is IRR 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does IRR SR 86 over Wash carry?

About 33,019 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is IRR SR 86 over Wash?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns IRR SR 86 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.