US Bridges

I 10; EB WB Sfr over Wash

Good

Cochise County, Arizona · 11.6 MI East of JCT US 19 · Structure no. 05660

Built
1967
58 years old, rebuilt 1999
Condition
Good
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
16,695
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 10; EB WB Sfr over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I 10; EB WB Sfr over Wash in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1967 and reconstructed in 1999, so it is 58 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 16,695 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,705 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesI 10; EB WB Sfr
CrossesWash
Location11.6 MI East of JCT US 19
RouteInterstate 10
StateArizona
Coordinates32.31667, -109.43889
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionSeptember 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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic16,695 (2022)
Projected traffic16,705 by 2042
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 10; EB WB Sfr over Wash built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1999.

What condition is I 10; EB WB Sfr 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 September 2024.

How much traffic does I 10; EB WB Sfr over Wash carry?

About 16,695 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

How long is I 10; EB WB Sfr over Wash?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I 10; EB WB Sfr over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.