US Bridges

SR 86 over Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 28.3 MI W JCT SR 286 · Structure no. 20109

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
111 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,047
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 86 over Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 86 over Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 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 3,047 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,057 by 2042. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 86
CrossesWash
Location28.3 MI W JCT SR 286
RouteState Highway 86
StateArizona
Coordinates31.9536, -111.7587
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
Deck8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating81 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length111 ft (33.8 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,047 (2024)
Projected traffic3,057 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 2020, making it 5 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 86 over Wash carry?

About 3,047 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 86 over Wash?

The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR 86 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.