US Bridges

IRR SR 264 over Wash

Good

Apache County, Arizona · 2.7 MI W JCT US 191 · Structure no. 06357

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
39 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,138
2021 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 1970, so it is 55 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 6,138 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,148 by 2041. The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesIRR SR 264
CrossesWash
Location2.7 MI W JCT US 191
RouteState Highway 264
CountyApache County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.7248, -109.5838
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 inspectionAugust 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
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length39 ft (11.9 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,138 (2021)
Projected traffic6,148 by 2041
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was IRR SR 264 over Wash built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR SR 264 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does IRR SR 264 over Wash carry?

About 6,138 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is IRR SR 264 over Wash?

The structure is 39 ft (11.9 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns IRR SR 264 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.