US Bridges

SR 260 over Wash

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · .35 MI E JCT I-17 · Structure no. 07214

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
11,432
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 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 11,432 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,442 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 260
CrossesWash
Location.35 MI E JCT I-17
RouteState Highway 260
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.5681, -111.8788
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable 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
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans11
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,432 (2022)
Projected traffic11,442 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 260 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does SR 260 over Wash carry?

About 11,432 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 260 over Wash?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m).

Who owns SR 260 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.