US Bridges

San Jose Road over Bennet Wash

Good

Graham County, Arizona · 1.5 MI NE JCT US 70 · Structure no. 10001

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
40 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
800
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

San Jose Road over Bennet Wash is a steel culvert carrying San Jose Road over Bennet Wash in Graham County, Arizona. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 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 800 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 810 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSan Jose Road
CrossesBennet Wash
Location1.5 MI NE JCT US 70
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.82853, -109.57816
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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic800 (2021)
Projected traffic810 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
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 San Jose Road over Bennet Wash built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is San Jose Road over Bennet 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 San Jose Road over Bennet Wash carry?

About 800 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is San Jose Road over Bennet Wash?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns San Jose Road over Bennet Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.