US Bridges

SR 80 over Wash

Fair

Cochise County, Arizona · 4.0 MI North of JCT SR 90 · Structure no. 04490

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,605
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 1940 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 85 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 1,605 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,615 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 80
CrossesWash
Location4.0 MI North of JCT SR 90
RouteState Highway 80
CountyCochise County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.5699, -110.0273
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,605 (2023)
Projected traffic1,615 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 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

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 January 2024.

How much traffic does SR 80 over Wash carry?

About 1,605 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 80 over Wash?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 80 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.