US Bridges

SR 179 over Wash

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · 4.0 MI N JCT I-17 · Structure no. 05064

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,283
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 179 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 179 over Wash in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 9,283 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,293 by 2039. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 179
CrossesWash
Location4.0 MI N JCT I-17
RouteState Highway 179
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.73324, -111.77704
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic9,283 (2019)
Projected traffic9,293 by 2039
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 179 over Wash built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is SR 179 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 179 over Wash carry?

About 9,283 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 179 over Wash?

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

Who owns SR 179 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.