US Bridges

Double Adobe RD over Desert Wash

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Cochise County, Arizona · 0.5 MI W JCT Central HWY · Structure no. 11207

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,300
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Double Adobe RD over Desert Wash is a steel culvert carrying Double Adobe RD over Desert Wash in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,300 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,310 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesDouble Adobe RD
CrossesDesert Wash
Location0.5 MI W JCT Central HWY
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyCochise County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.46649, -109.70677
Functional classRural Major 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,300 (2021)
Projected traffic1,310 by 2041
Trucks1%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Double Adobe RD over Desert Wash built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Double Adobe RD over Desert 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does Double Adobe RD over Desert Wash carry?

About 1,300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Double Adobe RD over Desert Wash?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Double Adobe RD over Desert Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.