SR 72 over Butler Wash
GoodLa Paz County, Arizona · 17.8 MI NW of JCT US 60 · Structure no. 00643
- Built
- 1961
- 64 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected January 2024
- Type
- Slab
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 111 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 2,725
- 2022 count
- Owner
- State
- State Highway Agency
About this bridge
SR 72 over Butler Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying SR 72 over Butler Wash in La Paz County, Arizona. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 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 2,725 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,735 by 2042. The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 52.8 mi (85 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was SR 72 over Butler Wash built?
It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.
What condition is SR 72 over Butler 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 January 2024.
How much traffic does SR 72 over Butler Wash carry?
About 2,725 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.
How long is SR 72 over Butler Wash?
The structure is 111 ft (33.8 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.
Who owns SR 72 over Butler Wash?
It is owned by the State Highway Agency.