US Bridges

SR86 over Wildlife Crossing

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 2.0 MI W JCT SR 386 · Structure no. 07316

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
36 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,815
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR86 over Wildlife Crossing is a concrete culvert carrying SR86 over Wildlife Crossing in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,815 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,825 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

CarriesSR86
CrossesWildlife Crossing
Location2.0 MI W JCT SR 386
RouteState Highway 86
StateArizona
Coordinates32.0163, -111.6311
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span31 ft (9.4 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,815 (2022)
Projected traffic2,825 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was SR86 over Wildlife Crossing built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR86 over Wildlife Crossing 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 SR86 over Wildlife Crossing carry?

About 2,815 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR86 over Wildlife Crossing?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 31 ft (9.4 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns SR86 over Wildlife Crossing?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.