US Bridges

SR 260 over Wash

Fair

Yavapai County, Arizona · 10.7 MI N JCT I 17 · Structure no. 05120

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,676
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 260 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 260 over Wash in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1997, 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 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 20,676 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,686 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 260
CrossesWash
Location10.7 MI N JCT I 17
RouteState Highway 260
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.7024, -111.9893
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionSeptember 2022
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating75.9 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 traffic20,676 (2022)
Projected traffic20,686 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 260 over Wash built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is SR 260 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does SR 260 over Wash carry?

About 20,676 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 260 over Wash?

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

Who owns SR 260 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.