US Bridges

SR 89 over Wash

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · 20.1 MI N JCT US 89A · Structure no. 04806

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
12,824
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 1962, so it is 63 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 12,824 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,834 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 85.7 mi (138 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 89
CrossesWash
Location20.1 MI N JCT US 89A
RouteState Highway 89
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.893, -112.467
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic12,824 (2020)
Projected traffic12,834 by 2040
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed85.7 mi (138 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 1962, making it 63 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 12,824 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 89 over Wash?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 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.