US Bridges

Apache Powder Road over Wash

Fair

Cochise County, Arizona · 2.9 MI S JCT SR 80 · Structure no. 09550

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
870
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Apache Powder Road over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Apache Powder Road over Wash in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 870 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 880 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 11.2 mi (18 km).

Location

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CarriesApache Powder Road
CrossesWash
Location2.9 MI S JCT SR 80
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCochise County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.87769, -110.23903
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating93 US tons
Inventory rating55 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic870 (2021)
Projected traffic880 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed11.2 mi (18 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 Apache Powder Road over Wash built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Apache Powder 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 2025.

How much traffic does Apache Powder Road over Wash carry?

About 870 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Apache Powder Road over Wash?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Apache Powder Road over Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.