US Bridges

US 93 over Big Jim Wash

Fair

Yavapai County, Arizona · 17.4 MI NW JCT SR 71 · Structure no. 00548

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
202 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
7,094
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 93 over Big Jim Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying US 93 over Big Jim Wash in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,094 vehicles a day, roughly 15% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,104 by 2041. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 67.7 mi (109 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 93
CrossesBig Jim Wash
Location17.4 MI NW JCT SR 71
RouteU.S. Route 93
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.3167, -113.1317
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,094 (2021)
Projected traffic7,104 by 2041
Trucks15%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed67.7 mi (109 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 93 over Big Jim Wash built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 93 over Big Jim Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does US 93 over Big Jim Wash carry?

About 7,094 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 15% are trucks.

How long is US 93 over Big Jim Wash?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns US 93 over Big Jim Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.