US Bridges

Vernon RD over Sepulveda Wash

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Apache County, Arizona · 0.7 MI S JCT US 60 · Structure no. 09052

Built
1958
67 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
540
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Vernon RD over Sepulveda Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Vernon RD over Sepulveda Wash in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1958, so it is 67 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 540 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 550 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesVernon RD
CrossesSepulveda Wash
Location0.7 MI S JCT US 60
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyApache County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.26267, -109.69317
Functional classRural Major 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 inspectionMay 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating88 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic540 (2022)
Projected traffic550 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Vernon RD over Sepulveda Wash built?

It was built in 1958, making it 67 years old in 2025.

What condition is Vernon RD over Sepulveda 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Vernon RD over Sepulveda Wash carry?

About 540 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Vernon RD over Sepulveda Wash?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Vernon RD over Sepulveda Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.