US Bridges

SR 90 over Rain Valley Wash

Good

Cochise County, Arizona · 1.0 MI S JCT SR 82 · Structure no. 00914

Built
1966
59 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
232 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
7,147
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 90 over Rain Valley Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 90 over Rain Valley Wash in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1966 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 59 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 7,147 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,157 by 2041. The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSR 90
CrossesRain Valley Wash
Location1.0 MI S JCT SR 82
RouteState Highway 90
StateArizona
Coordinates31.6795, -110.3504
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length232 ft (70.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width37 ft (11.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,147 (2021)
Projected traffic7,157 by 2041
Trucks12%
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 SR 90 over Rain Valley Wash built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is SR 90 over Rain Valley 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does SR 90 over Rain Valley Wash carry?

About 7,147 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 90 over Rain Valley Wash?

The structure is 232 ft (70.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns SR 90 over Rain Valley Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.