US Bridges

US 180 over Wash

Good

Apache County, Arizona · 22.8 MI E JCT SR 77 · Structure no. 05078

Built
1936
89 years old, rebuilt 1971
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
327
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 180 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 180 over Wash in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1936 and reconstructed in 1971, so it is 89 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 327 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 337 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.1 mi (42 km).

CarriesUS 180
CrossesWash
Location22.8 MI E JCT SR 77
RouteU.S. Route 180
StateArizona
Coordinates34.76106, -109.81198
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 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 traffic327 (2022)
Projected traffic337 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.1 mi (42 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 US 180 over Wash built?

It was built in 1936, making it 89 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1971.

What condition is US 180 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 November 2022.

How much traffic does US 180 over Wash carry?

About 327 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 180 over Wash?

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

Who owns US 180 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.