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Double Adobe RD over Desert Wash

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Cochise County, Arizona · 2.2 MI E JCT Central HWY · Structure no. 09541

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,500
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Double Adobe RD over Desert Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Double Adobe RD over Desert Wash in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 1,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,510 by 2042. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 43 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesDouble Adobe RD
CrossesDesert Wash
Location2.2 MI E JCT Central HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCochise County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.4619, -109.664
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width43 ft (13.1 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,500 (2022)
Projected traffic1,510 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 Double Adobe RD over Desert Wash built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Double Adobe RD 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 2023.

How much traffic does Double Adobe RD over Desert Wash carry?

About 1,500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Double Adobe RD over Desert Wash?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 43 ft wide.

Who owns Double Adobe RD over Desert Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.