US Bridges

I 10;WB over California Wash

Fair

Cochise County, Arizona · 4.2 MI E JCT US191 North · Structure no. 00656

Built
1961
64 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
218 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,485
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 10;WB over California Wash is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying I 10;WB over California Wash in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1961 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 64 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 8,485 vehicles a day, roughly 27% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,495 by 2042. The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 10;WB
CrossesCalifornia Wash
Location4.2 MI E JCT US191 North
RouteInterstate 10
CountyCochise County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.3574, -109.61249
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length218 ft (66.4 m)
Longest span82 ft (25 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,485 (2022)
Projected traffic8,495 by 2042
Trucks27%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 10;WB over California Wash built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is I 10;WB over California 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does I 10;WB over California Wash carry?

About 8,485 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 27% are trucks.

How long is I 10;WB over California Wash?

The structure is 218 ft (66.4 m) long with a longest span of 82 ft (25 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns I 10;WB over California Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.