US Bridges

I 10; EB & WB over Wash

Good

Pinal County, Arizona · 5.8 MI SE JCT SR 187 · Structure no. 05472

Built
1968
57 years old, rebuilt 2012
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
21,637
2018 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 10; EB & WB over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I 10; EB & WB over Wash in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 2012, so it is 57 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 21,637 vehicles a day, roughly 16% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,647 by 2038. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesI 10; EB & WB
CrossesWash
Location5.8 MI SE JCT SR 187
RouteInterstate 10
StateArizona
Coordinates32.9327, -111.6964
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 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 traffic21,637 (2018)
Projected traffic21,647 by 2038
Trucks16%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

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 I 10; EB & WB over Wash built?

It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2012.

What condition is I 10; EB & WB 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 I 10; EB & WB over Wash carry?

About 21,637 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 16% are trucks.

How long is I 10; EB & WB over Wash?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I 10; EB & WB over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.