US Bridges

IRR SR 73 over Wash

Good

Gila County, Arizona · 10.5 MI E JCT US 60 · Structure no. 04350

Built
1959
66 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,247
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

IRR SR 73 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying IRR SR 73 over Wash in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 1959, so it is 66 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 1,247 vehicles a day, roughly 32% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,257 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 42.9 mi (69 km).

CarriesIRR SR 73
CrossesWash
Location10.5 MI E JCT US 60
RouteState Highway 73
StateArizona
Coordinates33.88295, -110.18122
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.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,247 (2022)
Projected traffic1,257 by 2042
Trucks32%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed42.9 mi (69 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 IRR SR 73 over Wash built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025.

What condition is IRR SR 73 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does IRR SR 73 over Wash carry?

About 1,247 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 32% are trucks.

How long is IRR SR 73 over Wash?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns IRR SR 73 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.