US Bridges

SR 86 over Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 7.5 MI NE JCT SR 286 · Structure no. 06942

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
87 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
10,731
2021 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 10,731 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,741 by 2041. The structure is 87 ft (26.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 86
CrossesWash
Location7.5 MI NE JCT SR 286
RouteState Highway 86
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.1244, -111.1975
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 inspectionMarch 2022
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 rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length87 ft (26.5 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 traffic10,731 (2021)
Projected traffic10,741 by 2041
Trucks11%
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—
NavigationNo navigation control on 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does SR 86 over Wash carry?

About 10,731 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 86 over Wash?

The structure is 87 ft (26.5 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.