US Bridges

IRR SR 86 over Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 9.9 MI W JCT I-19 · Structure no. 06465

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,544
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 1972 and reconstructed in 2017, so it is 53 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 7,544 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,649 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

Open in Google Maps
CarriesIRR SR 86
CrossesWash
Location9.9 MI W JCT I-19
RouteState Highway 86
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.14202, -111.14611
Functional classUrban 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 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic7,544 (2019)
Projected traffic8,649 by 2040
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure4
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$1,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR SR 86 over Wash built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 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 7,544 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is IRR SR 86 over Wash?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 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.