US Bridges

SR 80 over Wash

Good

Cochise County, Arizona · 12.8 MI S JCT SR B 10 · Structure no. 04481

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,436
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 1931 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 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 3,436 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,446 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 90 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 80
CrossesWash
Location12.8 MI S JCT SR B 10
RouteState Highway 80
StateArizona
Coordinates31.847, -110.1956
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 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 rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width90 ft (27.4 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,436 (2023)
Projected traffic3,446 by 2042
Trucks2%
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 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 80 over Wash carry?

About 3,436 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 80 over Wash?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 90 ft wide.

Who owns SR 80 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.