US Bridges

SR 86 over Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 9.6 MI NE JCT SR 286 · Structure no. 06945

Built
1992
33 years old, rebuilt 2017
Condition
Good
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
7 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 and reconstructed in 2017, 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 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,741 by 2041. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 44.1 mi (71 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 86
CrossesWash
Location9.6 MI NE JCT SR 286
RouteState Highway 86
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.1362, -111.1643
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 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 rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 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 traffic10,731 (2021)
Projected traffic10,741 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2022 estimate)
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. It was reconstructed in 2017.

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 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 86 over Wash?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 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.