US Bridges

SR 80 over Wash

Good

Cochise County, Arizona · 1.7 MI N JCT SR 90 · Structure no. 04491

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
4 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 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 1,605 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,615 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSR 80
CrossesWash
Location1.7 MI N JCT SR 90
RouteState Highway 80
StateArizona
Coordinates31.53939, -110.01017
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.4 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 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 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 1,605 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is SR 80 over Wash?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns SR 80 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.