US Bridges

SR89 over Meath Wash

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Yavapai County, Arizona · 7 Miles South of I-40 · Structure no. 20020

Built
2019
6 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
72 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,431
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR89 over Meath Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR89 over Meath Wash in Yavapai County, Arizona. It was built in 2019, so it is 6 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 3,431 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,441 by 2039. The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 88.9 mi (143 km).

Location

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CarriesSR89
CrossesMeath Wash
Location7 Miles South of I-40
RouteState Highway 89
CountyYavapai County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.142, -112.4445
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating97 US tons
Inventory rating58 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length72 ft (21.9 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,431 (2019)
Projected traffic3,441 by 2039
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed88.9 mi (143 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR89 over Meath Wash built?

It was built in 2019, making it 6 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR89 over Meath 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does SR89 over Meath Wash carry?

About 3,431 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR89 over Meath Wash?

The structure is 72 ft (21.9 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns SR89 over Meath Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.