US Bridges

A Avenue over Dry Wash

Fair

Cochise County, Arizona · 0.2 MI S JCT SR 80 · Structure no. 10307

Built
1929
96 years old, rebuilt 1938
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

A Avenue over Dry Wash is a concrete slab carrying A Avenue over Dry Wash in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1929 and reconstructed in 1938, so it is 96 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,310 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesA Avenue
CrossesDry Wash
Location0.2 MI S JCT SR 80
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCochise County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.35848, -109.54533
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.5 m)
Roadway width47 ft (14.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,300 (2022)
Projected traffic4,310 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 A Avenue over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1929, making it 96 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1938.

What condition is A Avenue over Dry 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does A Avenue over Dry Wash carry?

About 4,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is A Avenue over Dry Wash?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns A Avenue over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.