US Bridges

SR 75 over Wash

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Greenlee County, Arizona · 1.5 MI N JCT US 70 · Structure no. 04353

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
66 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,562
2015 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 75 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 75 over Wash in Greenlee County, Arizona. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 1,562 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,572 by 2035. The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 75
CrossesWash
Location1.5 MI N JCT US 70
RouteState Highway 75
CountyGreenlee County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.7375, -109.0934
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 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length66 ft (20.1 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 traffic1,562 (2015)
Projected traffic1,572 by 2035
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed52.8 mi (85 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 Wash built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 75 over 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 2021.

How much traffic does SR 75 over Wash carry?

About 1,562 vehicles per day (2015 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is SR 75 over Wash?

The structure is 66 ft (20.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 75 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.