US Bridges

Safford-Bryce Road over Peterson Wash

Fair

Graham County, Arizona · 2.0 MI NW JCT US 70 · Structure no. 09325

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 2010
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
2,312
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Safford-Bryce Road over Peterson Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Safford-Bryce Road over Peterson Wash in Graham County, Arizona. It was built in 1947 and reconstructed in 2010, so it is 78 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 2,312 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,322 by 2041. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSafford-Bryce Road
CrossesPeterson Wash
Location2.0 MI NW JCT US 70
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGraham County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.8614, -109.7216
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width91 ft (27.7 m)
Roadway width62 ft (18.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,312 (2021)
Projected traffic2,322 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Safford-Bryce Road over Peterson Wash built?

It was built in 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2010.

What condition is Safford-Bryce Road over Peterson 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Safford-Bryce Road over Peterson Wash carry?

About 2,312 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Safford-Bryce Road over Peterson Wash?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.

Who owns Safford-Bryce Road over Peterson Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.