US Bridges

US 70 over Goodwin Wash

Fair

Graham County, Arizona · 30.8 MI E JCT IRR 170 · Structure no. 02736

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected September 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
170 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
3,521
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 70 over Goodwin Wash is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying US 70 over Goodwin Wash in Graham County, Arizona. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 years old, younger 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 3,521 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,531 by 2042. The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 70
CrossesGoodwin Wash
Location30.8 MI E JCT IRR 170
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyGraham County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.07516, -110.02888
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionSeptember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length170 ft (51.8 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,521 (2022)
Projected traffic3,531 by 2042
Trucks28%
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was US 70 over Goodwin Wash built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 70 over Goodwin 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 September 2023.

How much traffic does US 70 over Goodwin Wash carry?

About 3,521 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 70 over Goodwin Wash?

The structure is 170 ft (51.8 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns US 70 over Goodwin Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.