US Bridges

SR 80 over Clifford Wash

Fair

Cochise County, Arizona · 6.2 MI N JCT SR 82 · Structure no. 00479

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Tee Beam
Concrete
Length
203 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
4,083
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 80 over Clifford Wash is a concrete tee beam carrying SR 80 over Clifford Wash in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 94 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 4,083 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,093 by 2041. The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 80
CrossesClifford Wash
Location6.2 MI N JCT SR 82
RouteState Highway 80
CountyCochise County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.815, -110.166
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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length203 ft (61.9 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,083 (2021)
Projected traffic4,093 by 2041
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 80 over Clifford Wash built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is SR 80 over Clifford 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 80 over Clifford Wash carry?

About 4,083 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 80 over Clifford Wash?

The structure is 203 ft (61.9 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns SR 80 over Clifford Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.