US Bridges

SR 288 over Wash

Fair

Gila County, Arizona · 50.1 MI N JCT SR 188 · Structure no. 06138

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 2002
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
82
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 288 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 288 over Wash in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 2002, 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 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 82 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 92 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 288
CrossesWash
Location50.1 MI N JCT SR 188
RouteState Highway 288
CountyGila County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.11497, -110.92951
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width24 ft (7.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic82 (2022)
Projected traffic92 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of relocation of road
Estimated improvement cost$500,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 288 over Wash built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2002.

What condition is SR 288 over 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does SR 288 over Wash carry?

About 82 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 288 over Wash?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns SR 288 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.