US Bridges

SR 88 over Wash

Good

Gila County, Arizona · 0.1 MI S JCT SR 188 · Structure no. 02061

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
231 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
321
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 88 over Wash is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying SR 88 over Wash in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 321 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 331 by 2042. The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 85.1 mi (137 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 88
CrossesWash
Location0.1 MI S JCT SR 188
RouteState Highway 88
CountyGila County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.67181, -111.15394
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length231 ft (70.4 m)
Longest span84 ft (25.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deck34 ft (10.4 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic321 (2022)
Projected traffic331 by 2042
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed85.1 mi (137 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 88 over Wash built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 88 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 88 over Wash carry?

About 321 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is SR 88 over Wash?

The structure is 231 ft (70.4 m) long with a longest span of 84 ft (25.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns SR 88 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.