US Bridges

US 95 over Wash

Good

Yuma County, Arizona · 19.3 MI S JCT I 10 · Structure no. 05024

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,626
2016 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 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 1,626 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,636 by 2036. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesUS 95
CrossesWash
Location19.3 MI S JCT I 10
RouteU.S. Route 95
StateArizona
Coordinates33.3874, -114.2172
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionJanuary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,626 (2016)
Projected traffic1,636 by 2036
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 95 over Wash built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 95 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 January 2022.

How much traffic does US 95 over Wash carry?

About 1,626 vehicles per day (2016 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is US 95 over Wash?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 95 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.