US Bridges

US 70; FAP 22 over Wash

Good

Greenlee County, Arizona · 6.3 MI SE JCT SR 75 · Structure no. 06932

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,752
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 70; FAP 22 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 70; FAP 22 over Wash in Greenlee County, Arizona. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,752 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,762 by 2038. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesUS 70; FAP 22
CrossesWash
Location6.3 MI SE JCT SR 75
RouteU.S. Route 70
StateArizona
Coordinates32.64811, -109.04955
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
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 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 length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,752 (2018)
Projected traffic1,762 by 2038
Trucks10%
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; FAP 22 over Wash built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is US 70; FAP 22 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does US 70; FAP 22 over Wash carry?

About 1,752 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is US 70; FAP 22 over Wash?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns US 70; FAP 22 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.