US Bridges

Chambers RD over Chambers Wash

Good

Apache County, Arizona · 0.7 MI E JCT US 191 · Structure no. 09048

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
180
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Chambers RD over Chambers Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Chambers RD over Chambers Wash in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 180 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 190 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

CarriesChambers RD
CrossesChambers Wash
Location0.7 MI E JCT US 191
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates35.19874, -109.42612
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 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 traffic180 (2022)
Projected traffic190 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 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 Chambers RD over Chambers Wash built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is Chambers RD over Chambers 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 Chambers RD over Chambers Wash carry?

About 180 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Chambers RD over Chambers Wash?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Chambers RD over Chambers Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.