US Bridges

US 95 over Wash

Fair

Yuma County, Arizona · 27.2 MI S JCT I 10 · Structure no. 05011

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,775
2022 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 1967, so it is 58 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 5 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 1,775 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,785 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 95
CrossesWash
Location27.2 MI S JCT I 10
RouteU.S. Route 95
CountyYuma County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.2751, -114.2346
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic1,775 (2022)
Projected traffic1,785 by 2042
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 95 over Wash built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does US 95 over Wash carry?

About 1,775 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 95 over Wash?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 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.