US Bridges

Virden HWY over Wash

Good

Greenlee County, Arizona · 2.2 MI E JCT SR 75 · Structure no. 09297

Built
1948
77 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 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 1948, so it is 77 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 667 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 677 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 33 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesVirden HWY
CrossesWash
Location2.2 MI E JCT SR 75
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.71168, -109.06449
Functional classRural Local

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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 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 1948, making it 77 years old in 2025.

What condition is Virden HWY 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 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 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 33 ft wide.

Who owns Virden HWY over Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.