US Bridges

SR 80 over Wash

Good

Cochise County, Arizona · 7.0 MI E JCT SR 92 · Structure no. 00236

Built
1920
105 years old, rebuilt 1936
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
48 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
4,769
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 80 over Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 80 over Wash in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1920 and reconstructed in 1936, so it is 105 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 4,769 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,779 by 2042. The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long and 42 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

CarriesSR 80
CrossesWash
Location7.0 MI E JCT SR 92
RouteState Highway 80
StateArizona
Coordinates31.41608, -109.79353
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length48 ft (14.6 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width42 ft (12.9 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,769 (2022)
Projected traffic4,779 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.8 mi (48 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Wash built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1936.

What condition is SR 80 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 80 over Wash carry?

About 4,769 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 80 over Wash?

The structure is 48 ft (14.6 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 42 ft wide.

Who owns SR 80 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.