US Bridges

US 93 NB over Wash

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · 4.5 MI S JCT SR 71 · Structure no. 05001

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
9,217
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 93 NB over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 93 NB 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 9,217 vehicles a day, roughly 38% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,227 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 53 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).

CarriesUS 93 NB
CrossesWash
Location4.5 MI S JCT SR 71
RouteU.S. Route 93
StateArizona
Coordinates34.0815, -112.8903
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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width53 ft (16.2 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,217 (2022)
Projected traffic9,227 by 2042
Trucks38%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.2 mi (10 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 US 93 NB over Wash built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 93 NB 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 93 NB over Wash carry?

About 9,217 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 38% are trucks.

How long is US 93 NB over Wash?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 53 ft wide.

Who owns US 93 NB over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.