US Bridges

US 160 over Wash

Fair

Apache County, Arizona · 12.3 MI W JCT SR 504 · Structure no. 06081

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
33 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,278
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 160 over Wash is a steel culvert carrying US 160 over Wash in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 3,278 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,288 by 2038. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 37.9 mi (61 km).

CarriesUS 160
CrossesWash
Location12.3 MI W JCT SR 504
RouteU.S. Route 160
StateArizona
Coordinates36.9545, -109.2956
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.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,278 (2017)
Projected traffic3,288 by 2038
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed37.9 mi (61 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 160 over Wash built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 160 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 September 2022.

How much traffic does US 160 over Wash carry?

About 3,278 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is US 160 over Wash?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns US 160 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.