US Bridges

A Avenue over Dry Wash

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Cochise County, Arizona · 0.1 MI S JCT SR 80 · Structure no. 10316

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1938
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete
Length
66 ft
3 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 1930 and reconstructed in 1938, so it is 95 years old, older 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 4,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,310 by 2042. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesA Avenue
CrossesDry Wash
Location0.1 MI S JCT SR 80
RouteCity Street 0
CountyCochise County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.36039, -109.5453
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating42 US tons
Inventory rating25 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length66 ft (20.1 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width49 ft (15 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 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 1930, making it 95 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 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 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 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns A Avenue over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.