US Bridges

US 180 over Wash

Good

Apache County, Arizona · 24.0 MI S JCT US 60 · Structure no. 06516

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,205
2021 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 1973, so it is 52 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 1,205 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,215 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 180
CrossesWash
Location24.0 MI S JCT US 60
RouteU.S. Route 180
CountyApache County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.86661, -109.16482
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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 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 traffic1,205 (2021)
Projected traffic1,215 by 2041
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.2 mi (129 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 180 over Wash built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

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 1,205 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is US 180 over Wash?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 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.