US Bridges

SR 80 over Wash

Good

Cochise County, Arizona · 9.6 MI W JCT US 191 · Structure no. 00238

Built
1940
85 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
106 ft
4 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 1940, so it is 85 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 106 ft (32.3 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.8 mi (48 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 80
CrossesWash
Location9.6 MI W JCT US 191
RouteState Highway 80
CountyCochise County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.37561, -109.73834
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 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 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 rating61.9 US tons
Inventory rating37 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length106 ft (32.3 m)
Longest span26 ft (7.9 m)
Deck width43 ft (13 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 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 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025.

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 106 ft (32.3 m) long with a longest span of 26 ft (7.9 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns SR 80 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.