US Bridges

I 8; EB over Wash

Good

Pinal County, Arizona · 7.6 MI East JCT SR 84 · Structure no. 06083

Built
1962
63 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
22 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,769
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 8; EB over Wash is a steel culvert carrying I 8; EB over Wash in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 1962, so it is 63 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 2,769 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,779 by 2039. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesI 8; EB
CrossesWash
Location7.6 MI East JCT SR 84
RouteInterstate 8
CountyPinal County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.8292, -112.0039
Functional classRural 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 2021
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,769 (2019)
Projected traffic2,779 by 2039
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 8; EB over Wash built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 8; EB 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 2021.

How much traffic does I 8; EB over Wash carry?

About 2,769 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is I 8; EB over Wash?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns I 8; EB over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.