US Bridges

SR 80 over Wash

Fair

Cochise County, Arizona · 3.9 MI S JCT SR B 10 · Structure no. 04472

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2005
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
34 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
113,186
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 1930 and reconstructed in 2005, so it is 95 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 113,186 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 113,196 by 2042. The structure is 34 ft (10.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 80
CrossesWash
Location3.9 MI S JCT SR B 10
RouteState Highway 80
StateArizona
Coordinates31.91928, -110.26597
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length34 ft (10.4 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic113,186 (2023)
Projected traffic113,196 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2005.

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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 80 over Wash carry?

About 113,186 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).

Who owns SR 80 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.