US Bridges

Avenida Escuela over Wash

Good

Cochise County, Arizona · 50 Ft S of Fry Blvd · Structure no. 09989

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,277
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenida Escuela over Wash is a steel culvert carrying Avenida Escuela over Wash in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 1,277 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,287 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesAvenida Escuela
CrossesWash
Location50 Ft S of Fry Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCochise County
StateArizona
Functional classUrban 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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck15 ft (4.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,277 (2024)
Projected traffic1,287 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure4
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 Avenida Escuela over Wash built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenida Escuela 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 Avenida Escuela over Wash carry?

About 1,277 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is Avenida Escuela over Wash?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Avenida Escuela over Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.