US Bridges

SR 89 over Wash

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · 8.2 MI N JCT SR 89A · Structure no. 04801

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
20,652
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 1967 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 58 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 20,652 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,662 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 89
CrossesWash
Location8.2 MI N JCT SR 89A
RouteState Highway 89
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.74217, -112.45453
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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.7 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic20,652 (2020)
Projected traffic20,662 by 2040
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 89 over Wash built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is SR 89 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 July 2021.

How much traffic does SR 89 over Wash carry?

About 20,652 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 89 over Wash?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns SR 89 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.