US Bridges

SR 90 over Wash

Good

Cochise County, Arizona · 28.2 MI S JCT I 10 · Structure no. 06569

Built
1974
51 years old, rebuilt 1991
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
15,327
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 1974 and reconstructed in 1991, so it is 51 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 15,327 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,337 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 90
CrossesWash
Location28.2 MI S JCT I 10
RouteState Highway 90
CountyCochise County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.56944, -110.30375
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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 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 traffic15,327 (2023)
Projected traffic15,337 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1991.

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 15,327 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 90 over Wash?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 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.