SR 71 over Sols Wash

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Yavapai County, Arizona · 1.5 MI SW JCT US 93 · Structure no. 04340

Built: 1955; 70 years old
Condition: Good; inspected May 2023
Type: Culvert; Concrete Continuous
Length: 64 ft; 6 main spans
Daily traffic: 730; 2021 count
Owner: State; State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 71 over Sols Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 71 over Sols Wash in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1955, so it is 70 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 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 60.3 mi (97 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 71

CrossesSols Wash

Location1.5 MI SW JCT US 93

RouteState Highway 71

CountyYavapai County

StateArizona

Coordinates34.1136, -112.9752

Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

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	6 Satisfactory	Structural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert	7 Good	Some minor problems.

Last inspectionMay 2023

Inspection intervalevery 48 months

Operating statusOpen, no restriction

ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing

Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria

Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is

Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria

Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria

Operating rating55 US tons

Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert

MaterialConcrete Continuous

DeckConcrete, cast-in-place

Main spans6

Design loadHS 20

Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)

Longest span10 ft (3 m)

Deck width35 ft (10.7 m)

Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)

Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic730 (2021)

Projected traffic740 by 2041

Trucks16%

Lanes on structure2

Traffic directionTwo-way traffic

CarriesHighway

CrossesWaterway

Detour if closed60.3 mi (97 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 proposedNone recorded

Estimated improvement cost—

NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 71 over Sols Wash built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 71 over Sols 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 Sols Wash carry?

About 730 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is SR 71 over Sols Wash?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns SR 71 over Sols Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.