US Bridges

SR 77 over Wash

Good

Navajo County, Arizona · 4.4 MI S JCT SR 277 · Structure no. 04407

Built
1940
85 years old, rebuilt 1989
Condition
Good
inspected March 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,885
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 77 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 77 over Wash in Navajo County, Arizona. It was built in 1940 and reconstructed in 1989, so it is 85 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 6,885 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,895 by 2040. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.1 mi (79 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 77
CrossesWash
Location4.4 MI S JCT SR 277
RouteState Highway 77
CountyNavajo County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.4524, -110.092
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2021
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 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 traffic6,885 (2020)
Projected traffic6,895 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.1 mi (79 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 77 over Wash built?

It was built in 1940, making it 85 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1989.

What condition is SR 77 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 March 2021.

How much traffic does SR 77 over Wash carry?

About 6,885 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 77 over Wash?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 77 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.