US Bridges

Outer Loop RD over Wash

Good

Yavapai County, Arizona · 1.3 MI E W. Valley RD · Structure no. 10774

Built
1979
46 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
45 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
3,151
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Outer Loop RD over Wash is a steel culvert carrying Outer Loop RD over Wash in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 1979, so it is 46 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 3,151 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,161 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesOuter Loop RD
CrossesWash
Location1.3 MI E W. Valley RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,151 (2021)
Projected traffic3,161 by 2041
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Outer Loop RD over Wash built?

It was built in 1979, making it 46 years old in 2025.

What condition is Outer Loop 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Outer Loop RD over Wash carry?

About 3,151 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Outer Loop RD over Wash?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns Outer Loop RD over Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.