US Bridges

Avenida Cochise over Wash

Good

Cochise County, Arizona · 0.7 MI W JCT SR92 · Structure no. 10231

Built
1999
26 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
79 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
12,371
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avenida Cochise over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Avenida Cochise over Wash in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1999, so it is 26 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 12,371 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,381 by 2042. The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesAvenida Cochise
CrossesWash
Location0.7 MI W JCT SR92
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating89.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length79 ft (24.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,371 (2024)
Projected traffic12,381 by 2042
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Cochise over Wash built?

It was built in 1999, making it 26 years old in 2025.

What condition is Avenida Cochise 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 Cochise over Wash carry?

About 12,371 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is Avenida Cochise over Wash?

The structure is 79 ft (24.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Avenida Cochise over Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.