US Bridges

SR 260 over Wickiup Wash

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · 6.7 MI E JCT I-17 · Structure no. 02300

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete
Length
107 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
6,485
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 260 over Wickiup Wash is a prestressed concrete stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 260 over Wickiup Wash in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 6,485 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,495 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 260
CrossesWickiup Wash
Location6.7 MI E JCT I-17
RouteState Highway 260
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.5323, -111.811
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 m)
Longest span104 ft (31.7 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.2 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,485 (2022)
Projected traffic6,495 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 260 over Wickiup Wash built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 260 over Wickiup 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does SR 260 over Wickiup Wash carry?

About 6,485 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 260 over Wickiup Wash?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 104 ft (31.7 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 260 over Wickiup Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.