US Bridges

Crown King RD over Wash

Fair

Yavapai County, Arizona · 14.0 MI NW JCT I-17 · Structure no. 10463

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
148
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Crown King RD over Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying Crown King RD over Wash in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 5 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 148 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 158 by 2041. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesCrown King RD
CrossesWash
Location14.0 MI NW JCT I-17
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.2775, -112.241
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span29 ft (8.8 m)
Deck width16 ft (5 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic148 (2021)
Projected traffic158 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
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 Crown King RD over Wash built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is Crown King 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 Crown King RD over Wash carry?

About 148 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Crown King RD over Wash?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 29 ft (8.8 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Crown King RD over Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.