US Bridges

7th Street over Wash

Good

Cochise County, Arizona · 0.1 MI N Golf Links RD · Structure no. 09841

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,654
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

7th Street over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 7th Street over Wash in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 8,654 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,674 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 74 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Carries7th Street
CrossesWash
Location0.1 MI N Golf Links RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates31.54722, -110.29722
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width74 ft (22.7 m)
Roadway width61 ft (18.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,654 (2024)
Projected traffic8,674 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 7th Street over Wash built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is 7th Street 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does 7th Street over Wash carry?

About 8,654 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is 7th Street over Wash?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 74 ft wide.

Who owns 7th Street over Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.