US Bridges

US 180 over Wash

Fair

Navajo County, Arizona · 12.1 MI E JCT SR 77 · Structure no. 05070

Built
1937
88 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
642
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

US 180 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying US 180 over Wash in Navajo County, Arizona. It was built in 1937 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 88 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 642 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 652 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 49.7 mi (80 km).

Location

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CarriesUS 180
CrossesWash
Location12.1 MI E JCT SR 77
RouteU.S. Route 180
CountyNavajo County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.8476, -109.9582
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJune 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic642 (2019)
Projected traffic652 by 2041
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed49.7 mi (80 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 US 180 over Wash built?

It was built in 1937, making it 88 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is US 180 over 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 June 2021.

How much traffic does US 180 over Wash carry?

About 642 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is US 180 over Wash?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns US 180 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.