US Bridges

SR 277 over Pearce Wash

Good

Navajo County, Arizona · 24.4 MI W JCT SR 77 · Structure no. 06525

Built
1951
74 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
25 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,591
2022 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 277 over Pearce Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 277 over Pearce Wash in Navajo County, Arizona. It was built in 1951, so it is 74 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 4,591 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,601 by 2042. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.9 mi (40 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 277
CrossesPearce Wash
Location24.4 MI W JCT SR 77
RouteState Highway 277
CountyNavajo County
StateArizona
Coordinates34.46054, -110.4861
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,591 (2022)
Projected traffic4,601 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.9 mi (40 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 SR 277 over Pearce Wash built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 277 over Pearce 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 October 2024.

How much traffic does SR 277 over Pearce Wash carry?

About 4,591 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is SR 277 over Pearce Wash?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns SR 277 over Pearce Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.