US Bridges

SR 80 over Wash

Good

Cochise County, Arizona · 1.1 MI S JCT SR B 10 · Structure no. 04464

Built
1941
84 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
187,207
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 80 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 80 over Wash in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1941 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 84 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 187,207 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 187,217 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long and 95 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 80
CrossesWash
Location1.1 MI S JCT SR B 10
RouteState Highway 80
StateArizona
Coordinates31.9533, -110.286
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width95 ft (28.9 m)
Roadway width93 ft (28.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic187,207 (2023)
Projected traffic187,217 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 80 over Wash built?

It was built in 1941, making it 84 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

What condition is SR 80 over 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 2024.

How much traffic does SR 80 over Wash carry?

About 187,207 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 80 over Wash?

The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 95 ft wide.

Who owns SR 80 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.