US Bridges

Sullivan Lake RD over Wash

Fair

Yavapai County, Arizona · 2.1 MI S JCT SR 89 · Structure no. 08235

Built
1935
90 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
202 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
552
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sullivan Lake RD over Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sullivan Lake RD over Wash in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1935, so it is 90 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 552 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 562 by 2042. The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSullivan Lake RD
CrossesWash
Location2.1 MI S JCT SR 89
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.85164, -112.45867
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadUnknown
Structure length202 ft (61.6 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.3 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic552 (2022)
Projected traffic562 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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$1,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sullivan Lake RD over Wash built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sullivan Lake RD over Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2023.

How much traffic does Sullivan Lake RD over Wash carry?

About 552 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sullivan Lake RD over Wash?

The structure is 202 ft (61.6 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Sullivan Lake RD over Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.