US Bridges

SR 77 over Wash

Good

Pinal County, Arizona · 18.3 MI S JCT SR 177 · Structure no. 04377

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,527
2024 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 1961, so it is 64 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 3,527 vehicles a day, roughly 12% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,537 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 54 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 24.2 mi (39 km).

CarriesSR 77
CrossesWash
Location18.3 MI S JCT SR 177
RouteState Highway 77
StateArizona
Coordinates32.7529, -110.6471
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width54 ft (16.6 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,527 (2024)
Projected traffic3,537 by 2042
Trucks12%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was SR 77 over Wash built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 77 over 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does SR 77 over Wash carry?

About 3,527 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 12% are trucks.

How long is SR 77 over Wash?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 54 ft wide.

Who owns SR 77 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.