US Bridges

SR 80 over Wash

Good

Cochise County, Arizona · 5.4 MI E JCT US 191 · Structure no. 04499

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
566
2022 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 2002, 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 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 566 vehicles a day, roughly 18% of them trucks, projected to reach 576 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 80
CrossesWash
Location5.4 MI E JCT US 191
RouteState Highway 80
CountyCochise County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.37885, -109.51993
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic566 (2022)
Projected traffic576 by 2042
Trucks18%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does SR 80 over Wash carry?

About 566 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 18% are trucks.

How long is SR 80 over Wash?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 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.