US Bridges

Virden HWY over Wash

Fair

Greenlee County, Arizona · 1.5 MI E JCT SR 75 · Structure no. 09296

Built
1949
76 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
667
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Virden HWY over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Virden HWY over Wash in Greenlee County, Arizona. It was built in 1949, so it is 76 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 667 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 677 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesVirden HWY
CrossesWash
Location1.5 MI E JCT SR 75
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyGreenlee County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.71731, -109.07466
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width33 ft (10.1 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic667 (2022)
Projected traffic677 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Virden HWY over Wash built?

It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025.

What condition is Virden HWY 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Virden HWY over Wash carry?

About 667 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Virden HWY over Wash?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Virden HWY over Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.