US Bridges

SR 89 over Wash

Fair

Yavapai County, Arizona · 0.5 MI N JCT SR 71 · Structure no. 04793

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,974
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 89 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 89 over Wash in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 2,974 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,984 by 2040. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 89
CrossesWash
Location0.5 MI N JCT SR 71
RouteState Highway 89
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.16649, -112.83716
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 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 traffic2,974 (2020)
Projected traffic2,984 by 2040
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 89 over Wash built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 89 over 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does SR 89 over Wash carry?

About 2,974 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 89 over Wash?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 89 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.