US Bridges

SR 89 over Wash

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Yavapai County, Arizona · 4.9 MI N JCT SR 89A · Structure no. 06036

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 2015
Condition
Good
inspected July 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
24,501
2019 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 1961 and reconstructed in 2015, so it is 64 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 24,501 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,157 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 56 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 36 mi (58 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 89
CrossesWash
Location4.9 MI N JCT SR 89A
RouteState Highway 89
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.67873, -112.44263
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
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width56 ft (17 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,501 (2019)
Projected traffic26,157 by 2040
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed36 mi (58 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$5,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 89 over Wash built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2015.

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 24,501 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 8% 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) and a deck 56 ft wide.

Who owns SR 89 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.