E 3rd Street over Ruby Wash
FairNavajo County, Arizona · 0.4 MI W JCT SR 87 · Structure no. 10973
- Built
- 1953
- 72 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected June 2024
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 108 ft
- 10 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,400
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
E 3rd Street over Ruby Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying E 3rd Street over Ruby Wash in Navajo County, Arizona. It was built in 1953, so it is 72 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 7,400 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,410 by 2042. The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was E 3rd Street over Ruby Wash built?
It was built in 1953, making it 72 years old in 2025.
What condition is E 3rd 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 E 3rd Street over Ruby Wash carry?
About 7,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.
How long is E 3rd Street over Ruby Wash?
The structure is 108 ft (32.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.
Who owns E 3rd Street over Ruby Wash?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.