US Bridges

SR 169 over Wash

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · 5.4 MI W JCT I 17 · Structure no. 06368

Built
1972
53 years old, rebuilt 2016
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
6,205
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 169 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 169 over Wash in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1972 and reconstructed in 2016, so it is 53 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 6,205 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,215 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 169
CrossesWash
Location5.4 MI W JCT I 17
RouteState Highway 169
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.5249, -112.0824
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 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 traffic6,205 (2022)
Projected traffic6,215 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 169 over Wash built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2016.

What condition is SR 169 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does SR 169 over Wash carry?

About 6,205 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 169 over Wash?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 169 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.