US Bridges

I 10 over Wash

Fair

Cochise County, Arizona · 7.4 MI West JCT US 191 So · Structure no. 05585

Built
1955
70 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,034
2017 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 10 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I 10 over Wash in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1955 and reconstructed in 2004, 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 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 22,034 vehicles a day, roughly 35% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,044 by 2037. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 10
CrossesWash
Location7.4 MI West JCT US 191 So
RouteInterstate 10
CountyCochise County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.0974, -110.0333
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionAugust 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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating45 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic22,034 (2017)
Projected traffic22,044 by 2037
Trucks35%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 I 10 over Wash built?

It was built in 1955, making it 70 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is I 10 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 August 2022.

How much traffic does I 10 over Wash carry?

About 22,034 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 35% are trucks.

How long is I 10 over Wash?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I 10 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.