US Bridges

SR 89 over Wash

Fair

Yavapai County, Arizona · 7.1 MI S JCT I 40 · Structure no. 04808

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1947
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,365
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 1932 and reconstructed in 1947, so it is 93 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 3,365 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,375 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 89
CrossesWash
Location7.1 MI S JCT I 40
RouteState Highway 89
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.1242, -112.4356
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 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 traffic3,365 (2020)
Projected traffic3,375 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1947.

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 July 2021.

How much traffic does SR 89 over Wash carry?

About 3,365 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% 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.