US Bridges

Saddleback DR over Oak Wash

Fair

Yavapai County, Arizona · 0.2 MI from Lajolla Way · Structure no. 10750

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
130
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Saddleback DR over Oak Wash is a steel culvert carrying Saddleback DR over Oak Wash in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 130 vehicles a day, projected to reach 140 by 2041. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSaddleback DR
CrossesOak Wash
Location0.2 MI from Lajolla Way
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.71514, -112.04964
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic130 (2021)
Projected traffic140 by 2041
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Saddleback DR over Oak Wash built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Saddleback DR over Oak 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Saddleback DR over Oak Wash carry?

About 130 vehicles per day (2021 count).

How long is Saddleback DR over Oak Wash?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Saddleback DR over Oak Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.