US Bridges

SR 75 over Sanders Wash

Fair

Greenlee County, Arizona · 9.7 MI S JCT US 191 · Structure no. 00202

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
112 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,040
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 75 over Sanders Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 75 over Sanders Wash in Greenlee County, Arizona. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1965, 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 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 1,040 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,050 by 2042. The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 34.2 mi (55 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 75
CrossesSanders Wash
Location9.7 MI S JCT US 191
RouteState Highway 75
CountyGreenlee County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.82546, -109.17463
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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length112 ft (34.1 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,040 (2022)
Projected traffic1,050 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed34.2 mi (55 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 SR 75 over Sanders Wash built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is SR 75 over Sanders 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 2023.

How much traffic does SR 75 over Sanders Wash carry?

About 1,040 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is SR 75 over Sanders Wash?

The structure is 112 ft (34.1 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns SR 75 over Sanders Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.