US Bridges

Pomerene Road over Wash

Fair

Cochise County, Arizona · 1.8 MI N JCT I-10 · Structure no. 07577

Built
1968
57 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,050
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pomerene Road over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Pomerene Road over Wash in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1968, so it is 57 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 2,050 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,060 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPomerene Road
CrossesWash
Location1.8 MI N JCT I-10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCochise County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.99246, -110.27311
Functional classRural Minor Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating58 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 width52 ft (15.7 m)
Roadway width50 ft (15.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deck99 ft (30.2 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,050 (2021)
Projected traffic2,060 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Pomerene Road over Wash built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pomerene Road 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 February 2021.

How much traffic does Pomerene Road over Wash carry?

About 2,050 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pomerene Road over Wash?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Pomerene Road over Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.