US Bridges

I 10; EB & WB over Wash

Fair

Cochise County, Arizona · 13.5 MI East JCT US 191 · Structure no. 05670

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1975
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
16,695
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 10; EB & WB over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I 10; EB & WB over Wash in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1975, 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 16,695 vehicles a day, roughly 44% of them trucks, projected to reach 16,705 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesI 10; EB & WB
CrossesWash
Location13.5 MI East JCT US 191
RouteInterstate 10
CountyCochise County
StateArizona
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2024
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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 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 (2024)
Projected traffic16,705 by 2042
Trucks44%
Lanes on structure4
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 over Wash built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1975.

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

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

About 16,695 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 44% are trucks.

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

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I 10; EB & WB over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.