US Bridges

IRR Old US 66 over Wash

Good

Apache County, Arizona · 1.0 MI NE JCT Ortega RD · Structure no. 08775

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR Old US 66 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IRR Old US 66 over Wash in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 25 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.8 mi (19 km).

CarriesIRR Old US 66
CrossesWash
Location1.0 MI NE JCT Ortega RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates35.248, -109.29468
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width25 ft (7.5 m)
Roadway width23 ft (6.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic310 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.8 mi (19 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old US 66 over Wash built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR Old US 66 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does IRR Old US 66 over Wash carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is IRR Old US 66 over Wash?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 25 ft wide.

Who owns IRR Old US 66 over Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.