US Bridges

Old US 80 over Arlington Valley Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.8 MI SW Arlgton Sch RD · Structure no. 08023

Built
1934
91 years old, rebuilt 1997
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
643
2020 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 80 over Arlington Valley Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Old US 80 over Arlington Valley Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1934 and reconstructed in 1997, so it is 91 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 643 vehicles a day, roughly 20% of them trucks, projected to reach 653 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld US 80
CrossesArlington Valley Wash
Location0.8 MI SW Arlgton Sch RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.30807, -112.79073
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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 36 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic643 (2020)
Projected traffic653 by 2040
Trucks20%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Old US 80 over Arlington Valley Wash built?

It was built in 1934, making it 91 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1997.

What condition is Old US 80 over Arlington Valley 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Old US 80 over Arlington Valley Wash carry?

About 643 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 20% are trucks.

How long is Old US 80 over Arlington Valley Wash?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Old US 80 over Arlington Valley Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.