US Bridges

US 70 over Rainville Wash

Fair

Greenlee County, Arizona · 1.6 MI E JCT SR 75 · Structure no. 04329

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
49 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,056
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 70 over Rainville Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 70 over Rainville Wash in Greenlee County, Arizona. It was built in 1952 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 73 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 5 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 1,056 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,066 by 2042. The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 16.8 mi (27 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 70
CrossesRainville Wash
Location1.6 MI E JCT SR 75
RouteU.S. Route 70
CountyGreenlee County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.70288, -109.09092
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length49 ft (14.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,056 (2022)
Projected traffic1,066 by 2042
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed16.8 mi (27 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 Rainville Wash built?

It was built in 1952, making it 73 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is US 70 over Rainville 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 US 70 over Rainville Wash carry?

About 1,056 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 70 over Rainville Wash?

The structure is 49 ft (14.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 70 over Rainville Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.