US Bridges

US 70 over Wash

Fair

Greenlee County, Arizona · 4.6 MI E JCT SR 75 · Structure no. 04330

Built
1952
73 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,046
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 70 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 70 over 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 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 1,046 vehicles a day, roughly 28% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,056 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 51 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 70
CrossesWash
Location4.6 MI E JCT SR 75
RouteU.S. Route 70
StateArizona
Coordinates32.66251, -109.07212
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width51 ft (15.5 m)
Roadway width49 ft (14.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,046 (2021)
Projected traffic1,056 by 2041
Trucks28%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 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 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 70 over Wash carry?

About 1,046 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 28% are trucks.

How long is US 70 over Wash?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 51 ft wide.

Who owns US 70 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.