US Bridges

SR 69 over Government Wash

Fair

Yavapai County, Arizona · At JCT SR 89 · Structure no. 04275

Built
1952
73 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
30,502
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 69 over Government Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 69 over Government Wash in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1952, so it is 73 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 30,502 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,512 by 2040. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 69
CrossesGovernment Wash
LocationAt JCT SR 89
RouteState Highway 69
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.5478, -112.4491
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,502 (2020)
Projected traffic30,512 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 69 over Government Wash built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 69 over Government 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does SR 69 over Government Wash carry?

About 30,502 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 69 over Government Wash?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 69 over Government Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.