US Bridges

SR 96 over Iron Springs Wash

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · 0.3 MI N JCT SR 97 · Structure no. 06597

Built
1976
49 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,585
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 96 over Iron Springs Wash is a steel culvert carrying SR 96 over Iron Springs Wash in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1976, so it is 49 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 1,585 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,595 by 2041. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 96
CrossesIron Springs Wash
Location0.3 MI N JCT SR 97
RouteState Highway 96
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.52873, -113.13628
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionMay 2023
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,585 (2021)
Projected traffic1,595 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 SR 96 over Iron Springs Wash built?

It was built in 1976, making it 49 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 96 over Iron Springs 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 May 2023.

How much traffic does SR 96 over Iron Springs Wash carry?

About 1,585 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is SR 96 over Iron Springs Wash?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns SR 96 over Iron Springs Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.