US Bridges

SR 188 over Wash

Good

Gila County, Arizona · 4.3 MI W JCT US 60 · Structure no. 07043

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,242
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 188 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 188 over Wash in Gila County, Arizona. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 3,242 vehicles a day, roughly 22% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,252 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.2 mi (84 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 188
CrossesWash
Location4.3 MI W JCT US 60
RouteState Highway 188
CountyGila County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.46791, -110.85334
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 inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,242 (2022)
Projected traffic3,252 by 2042
Trucks22%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.2 mi (84 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 substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 188 over Wash built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 188 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 188 over Wash carry?

About 3,242 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 22% are trucks.

How long is SR 188 over Wash?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 188 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.