US Bridges

SR 69 over Clipper Wash

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · 19.6 MI NW JCT I 17 · Structure no. 04273

Built
1954
71 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
36,515
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 69 over Clipper Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 69 over Clipper Wash in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1954 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 71 years old, older 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 36,515 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,525 by 2040. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 69
CrossesClipper Wash
Location19.6 MI NW JCT I 17
RouteState Highway 69
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.549, -112.2509
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic36,515 (2020)
Projected traffic36,525 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.1 mi (79 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 69 over Clipper Wash built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is SR 69 over Clipper 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR 69 over Clipper Wash carry?

About 36,515 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 69 over Clipper Wash?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 69 over Clipper Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.