US Bridges

SR 90 over Wash

Fair

Cochise County, Arizona · 12.1 MI S JCT I-10 · Structure no. 04855

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 2000
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,223
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 90 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 90 over Wash in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 2000, so it is 63 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 9,223 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,233 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 90
CrossesWash
Location12.1 MI S JCT I-10
RouteState Highway 90
CountyCochise County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.7905, -110.3501
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 inspectionMarch 2022
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 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 traffic9,223 (2021)
Projected traffic9,233 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 90 over Wash built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2000.

What condition is SR 90 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 March 2022.

How much traffic does SR 90 over Wash carry?

About 9,223 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is SR 90 over Wash?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 90 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.