US Bridges

SR 77 over Wash

Good

Navajo County, Arizona · 4.2 MI N JCT SR 277 · Structure no. 04410

Built
1946
79 years old, rebuilt 2011
Condition
Good
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
3,375
2019 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 1946 and reconstructed in 2011, so it is 79 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 3,375 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,385 by 2041. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 39.8 mi (64 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 77
CrossesWash
Location4.2 MI N JCT SR 277
RouteState Highway 77
CountyNavajo County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.5731, -110.08296
Functional classRural Principal Arterial - Other

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 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 length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic3,375 (2019)
Projected traffic3,385 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed39.8 mi (64 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 77 over Wash built?

It was built in 1946, making it 79 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2011.

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 June 2021.

How much traffic does SR 77 over Wash carry?

About 3,375 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 77 over Wash?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 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.