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Airport Road over Lone Star Wash

Good

Graham County, Arizona · 2.0 MI E JCT 8th Ave · Structure no. 09332

Built
1950
75 years old, rebuilt 1986
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Airport Road over Lone Star Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Airport Road over Lone Star Wash in Graham County, Arizona. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1986, so it is 75 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2039. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAirport Road
CrossesLone Star Wash
Location2.0 MI E JCT 8th Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGraham County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.85638, -109.68298
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2019)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2039
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Airport Road over Lone Star Wash built?

It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1986.

What condition is Airport Road over Lone Star 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Airport Road over Lone Star Wash carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Airport Road over Lone Star Wash?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Airport Road over Lone Star Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.