US Bridges

SR 82; FAS 275 over Rain Valley Wash

Fair

Cochise County, Arizona · 4.6 MI W JCT SR 90 · Structure no. 00395

Built
1953
72 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
119 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,940
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 82; FAS 275 over Rain Valley Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 82; FAS 275 over Rain Valley Wash in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 1,940 vehicles a day, roughly 21% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,950 by 2042. The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long and 32 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

CarriesSR 82; FAS 275
CrossesRain Valley Wash
Location4.6 MI W JCT SR 90
RouteState Highway 82
StateArizona
Coordinates31.69952, -110.42747
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating41 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length119 ft (36.3 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width32 ft (9.7 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck100 ft (30.5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,940 (2024)
Projected traffic1,950 by 2042
Trucks21%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 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 82; FAS 275 over Rain Valley Wash built?

It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 82; FAS 275 over Rain Valley 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 82; FAS 275 over Rain Valley Wash carry?

About 1,940 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 21% are trucks.

How long is SR 82; FAS 275 over Rain Valley Wash?

The structure is 119 ft (36.3 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 32 ft wide.

Who owns SR 82; FAS 275 over Rain Valley Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.