US Bridges

US 180 over Wash

Good

Apache County, Arizona · 6.8 MI S JCT US 60 · Structure no. 06794

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,382
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 180 over Wash is a steel culvert carrying US 180 over Wash in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 1,382 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,392 by 2038. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 180
CrossesWash
Location6.8 MI S JCT US 60
RouteU.S. Route 180
CountyApache County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.08414, -109.20005
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,382 (2017)
Projected traffic1,392 by 2038
Trucks11%
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 US 180 over Wash built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 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 1,382 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 180 over Wash?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns US 180 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.