US Bridges

SR 61 over Wash

Fair

Apache County, Arizona · 2.0 MI E JCT SR 180A · Structure no. 05087

Built
1954
71 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,555
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 61 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 61 over Wash in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1954, so it is 71 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 1,555 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,565 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 61
CrossesWash
Location2.0 MI E JCT SR 180A
RouteState Highway 61
CountyApache County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.484, -109.5731
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic1,555 (2019)
Projected traffic1,565 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 SR 61 over Wash built?

It was built in 1954, making it 71 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 61 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does SR 61 over Wash carry?

About 1,555 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 61 over Wash?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 61 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.