US Bridges

Wild Horse Mesa DR over Jacks Canyon Wash

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · 0.1 MI E of JCT SR 179 · Structure no. 10722

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
48 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
420
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Wild Horse Mesa DR over Jacks Canyon Wash is a steel culvert carrying Wild Horse Mesa DR over Jacks Canyon Wash in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 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 420 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 430 by 2041. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesWild Horse Mesa DR
CrossesJacks Canyon Wash
Location0.1 MI E of JCT SR 179
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.76883, -111.76269
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span20 ft (6.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic420 (2021)
Projected traffic430 by 2041
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Wild Horse Mesa DR over Jacks Canyon Wash built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Wild Horse Mesa DR over Jacks Canyon 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 2023.

How much traffic does Wild Horse Mesa DR over Jacks Canyon Wash carry?

About 420 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Wild Horse Mesa DR over Jacks Canyon Wash?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 20 ft (6.1 m).

Who owns Wild Horse Mesa DR over Jacks Canyon Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.