US Bridges

SR 86 over Sells Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 21.0 MI W JCT SR 386 · Structure no. 07175

Built
2008
17 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
127 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
1,829
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 86 over Sells Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 86 over Sells Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 2008, so it is 17 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 1,829 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,839 by 2042. The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 86
CrossesSells Wash
Location21.0 MI W JCT SR 386
RouteState Highway 86
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.92306, -111.89483
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length127 ft (38.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,829 (2022)
Projected traffic1,839 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 Sells Wash built?

It was built in 2008, making it 17 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 86 over Sells 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 2022.

How much traffic does SR 86 over Sells Wash carry?

About 1,829 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 86 over Sells Wash?

The structure is 127 ft (38.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns SR 86 over Sells Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.