US Bridges

Zalesky RD over Wash

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Yavapai County, Arizona · 0.52 MI from JCT SR 89A · Structure no. 10742

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected September 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,023
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Zalesky RD over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Zalesky RD over Wash in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 3,023 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,033 by 2041. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 39 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesZalesky RD
CrossesWash
Location0.52 MI from JCT SR 89A
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.71944, -111.98333
Functional classUrban 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 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
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width39 ft (11.9 m)
Roadway width39 ft (11.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,023 (2021)
Projected traffic3,033 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 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 Zalesky RD over Wash built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Zalesky RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does Zalesky RD over Wash carry?

About 3,023 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Zalesky RD over Wash?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 39 ft wide.

Who owns Zalesky RD over Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.