US Bridges

SR 80 over Dry Wash

Good

Cochise County, Arizona · 7.3 MI E JCT US 191 · Structure no. 00064

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1938
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
52 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
566
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 80 over Dry Wash is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 80 over Dry Wash in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1938, so it is 95 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 566 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 576 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 80
CrossesDry Wash
Location7.3 MI E JCT US 191
RouteState Highway 80
CountyCochise County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.40184, -109.50372
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic566 (2022)
Projected traffic576 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 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 SR 80 over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1938.

What condition is SR 80 over Dry 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 80 over Dry Wash carry?

About 566 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 80 over Dry Wash?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 80 over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.