US Bridges

Naco-Don Luis HWY over Desert Wash

Good

Cochise County, Arizona · @ JCT Purdy Lane · Structure no. 09218

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
91 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,100
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Naco-Don Luis HWY over Desert Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Naco-Don Luis HWY over Desert Wash in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 2,100 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,110 by 2041. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesNaco-Don Luis HWY
CrossesDesert Wash
Location@ JCT Purdy Lane
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates31.35085, -109.93608
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating60 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,100 (2021)
Projected traffic2,110 by 2041
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Naco-Don Luis HWY over Desert Wash built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Naco-Don Luis HWY over Desert 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Naco-Don Luis HWY over Desert Wash carry?

About 2,100 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is Naco-Don Luis HWY over Desert Wash?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Naco-Don Luis HWY over Desert Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.