US Bridges

US 95 over Wash

Fair

Yuma County, Arizona · 22.6 MI N JCT I-8 · Structure no. 05007

Built
1957
68 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,000
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 95 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 95 over Wash in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1957, so it is 68 years old, older 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 6,000 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,010 by 2035. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 95
CrossesWash
Location22.6 MI N JCT I-8
RouteU.S. Route 95
CountyYuma County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.8593, -114.3597
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,000 (2015)
Projected traffic6,010 by 2035
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 95 over Wash built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 95 over 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does US 95 over Wash carry?

About 6,000 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 95 over Wash?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 95 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.