US Bridges

SR 86 over Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 1.2 MI E of JCT SR 286 · Structure no. 06875

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
7,583
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 1992, so it is 33 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 7,583 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,593 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 86
CrossesWash
Location1.2 MI E of JCT SR 286
RouteState Highway 86
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.0834, -111.2964
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 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 traffic7,583 (2022)
Projected traffic7,593 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed44.1 mi (71 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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 86 over Wash built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 86 over Wash carry?

About 7,583 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 86 over Wash?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 86 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.