US Bridges

SR 89 over Wash

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · 10.1 MI N JCT SR 89A · Structure no. 04803

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,055
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, 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 26,055 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,065 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 83 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 89
CrossesWash
Location10.1 MI N JCT SR 89A
RouteState Highway 89
StateArizona
Coordinates34.7513, -112.4542
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width83 ft (25.3 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,055 (2020)
Projected traffic26,065 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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.

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 26,055 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 89 over Wash?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 83 ft wide.

Who owns SR 89 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.