SR 71 over Wash
GoodYavapai County, Arizona · 5.7 MI SW JCT US 93 · Structure no. 04339
- Built
- 1939
- 86 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected May 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 43 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 730
- 2021 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 71 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 71 over Wash in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1939, so it is 86 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 730 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 740 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 29 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 71 over Wash built?
It was built in 1939, making it 86 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 71 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 May 2023.
How much traffic does SR 71 over Wash carry?
About 730 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.
How long is SR 71 over Wash?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 29 ft wide.
Who owns SR 71 over Wash?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.