US Bridges

US 70 over Wash

Good

Graham County, Arizona · 24.4 MI W JCT SR 75 · Structure no. 04320

Built
1938
87 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,063
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 70 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 70 over Wash in Graham County, Arizona. It was built in 1938, so it is 87 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 1,063 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,073 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 70
CrossesWash
Location24.4 MI W JCT SR 75
RouteU.S. Route 70
StateArizona
Coordinates32.7682, -109.4694
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations on dry land well above flood water elevations
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (11.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,063 (2022)
Projected traffic1,073 by 2042
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Wash built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 70 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does US 70 over Wash carry?

About 1,063 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is US 70 over Wash?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns US 70 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.