US Bridges

SR 80 over Wash

Fair

Cochise County, Arizona · 3.6 MI S JCT SR 90 · Structure no. 00468

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1956
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
24 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,426
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 80 over Wash is a concrete slab carrying SR 80 over Wash in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1956, so it is 93 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 5 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 5,426 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,436 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 80
CrossesWash
Location3.6 MI S JCT SR 90
RouteState Highway 80
CountyCochise County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.47955, -109.97969
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width46 ft (13.9 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,426 (2022)
Projected traffic5,436 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2018 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 80 over Wash built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1956.

What condition is SR 80 over 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 SR 80 over Wash carry?

About 5,426 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 80 over Wash?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns SR 80 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.