US Bridges

SR 77 over Wash

Fair

Pinal County, Arizona · 5.9 MI N JCT Old SR 76 · Structure no. 04375

Built
1960
65 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,124
2025 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 77 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 77 over Wash in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 1960, so it is 65 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 4,124 vehicles a day, roughly 13% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,134 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesSR 77
CrossesWash
Location5.9 MI N JCT Old SR 76
RouteState Highway 77
StateArizona
Coordinates32.73091, -110.64738
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 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 traffic4,124 (2025)
Projected traffic4,134 by 2042
Trucks13%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed24.2 mi (39 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 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 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 77 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 77 over Wash carry?

About 4,124 vehicles per day (2025 count), of which roughly 13% are trucks.

How long is SR 77 over Wash?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 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.