US Bridges

Park Road over Dry Wash

Fair

Apache County, Arizona · 22.17 Miles South of I-40 · Structure no. 8430006P0000000

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
2,200
2019 count
Owner
Federal
National Park Service

About this bridge

Park Road over Dry Wash is a concrete tee beam carrying Park Road over Dry Wash in Apache County, Arizona. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 91 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,000 by 2039. The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long and 28 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 80.2 mi (129 km).

Location

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CarriesPark Road
CrossesDry Wash
Location22.17 Miles South of I-40
RouteFederal Lands Road 10
CountyApache County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.84008, -109.80803
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length38 ft (11.7 m)
Longest span35 ft (10.7 m)
Deck width28 ft (8.5 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2019)
Projected traffic3,000 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed80.2 mi (129 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerNational Park Service
Maintained byNational Park Service
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 Park Road over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Park Road over Dry Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Park Road over Dry Wash carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Park Road over Dry Wash?

The structure is 38 ft (11.7 m) long with a longest span of 35 ft (10.7 m) and a deck 28 ft wide.

Who owns Park Road over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the National Park Service.