US Bridges

2nd Street over Ruby Wash

Fair

Navajo County, Arizona · 0.4 MI E JCT SR 87 South · Structure no. 10972

Built
1932
93 years old, rebuilt 1938
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
113 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
7,400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

2nd Street over Ruby Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 2nd Street over Ruby Wash in Navajo County, Arizona. It was built in 1932 and reconstructed in 1938, so it is 93 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 5 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,410 by 2042. The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long and 70 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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Carries2nd Street
CrossesRuby Wash
Location0.4 MI E JCT SR 87 South
RouteCity Street 0
CountyNavajo County
StateArizona
Coordinates35.02059, -110.69068
Functional classUrban 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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10
Design loadH 15
Structure length113 ft (34.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width70 ft (21.2 m)
Roadway width60 ft (18.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,400 (2022)
Projected traffic7,410 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 2nd Street over Ruby Wash built?

It was built in 1932, making it 93 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1938.

What condition is 2nd Street over Ruby 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 2024.

How much traffic does 2nd Street over Ruby Wash carry?

About 7,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is 2nd Street over Ruby Wash?

The structure is 113 ft (34.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 70 ft wide.

Who owns 2nd Street over Ruby Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.