US Bridges

IRR SR 264 over Wash

Fair

Apache County, Arizona · 35.1 MI E JCT SR 87 · Structure no. 06085

Built
1943
82 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
21 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,754
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR SR 264 over Wash is a steel culvert carrying IRR SR 264 over Wash in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1943, so it is 82 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 1,754 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,764 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR SR 264
CrossesWash
Location35.1 MI E JCT SR 87
RouteState Highway 264
CountyApache County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.7593, -109.9645
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,754 (2022)
Projected traffic1,764 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 IRR SR 264 over Wash built?

It was built in 1943, making it 82 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR SR 264 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 July 2022.

How much traffic does IRR SR 264 over Wash carry?

About 1,754 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IRR SR 264 over Wash?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m).

Who owns IRR SR 264 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.