US Bridges

SR 90 over Wash

Good

Cochise County, Arizona · 2.3 MI E JCT SR 92 · Structure no. 04868

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 1960
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,608
2023 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 1955 and reconstructed in 1960, so it is 70 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 8,608 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,618 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 29.2 mi (47 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 90
CrossesWash
Location2.3 MI E JCT SR 92
RouteState Highway 90
CountyCochise County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.55461, -110.21792
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than 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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 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 traffic8,608 (2023)
Projected traffic8,618 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed29.2 mi (47 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 90 over Wash built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1960.

What condition is SR 90 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does SR 90 over Wash carry?

About 8,608 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 90 over Wash?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 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.