US Bridges

Cross Mtn Road over Wash

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · 23.9 MI E of JCT US 93 · Structure no. 06586

Built
1975
50 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
14
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cross Mtn Road over Wash is a steel culvert carrying Cross Mtn Road over Wash in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1975, so it is 50 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 14 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 24 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

CarriesCross Mtn Road
CrossesWash
Location23.9 MI E of JCT US 93
RouteState Highway 40
StateArizona
Coordinates35.2061, -113.2982
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionJune 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14 (2020)
Projected traffic24 by 2040
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Cross Mtn Road over Wash built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cross Mtn Road 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 June 2022.

How much traffic does Cross Mtn Road over Wash carry?

About 14 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cross Mtn Road over Wash?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Cross Mtn Road over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.