US Bridges

I 8; WB on Ramp over Wash

Good

Pinal County, Arizona · 0.2 MI W of JCT I 10 · Structure no. 06338

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,050
2019 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 8; WB on Ramp over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I 8; WB on Ramp over Wash in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 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 1,050 vehicles a day, roughly 17% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,060 by 2039. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesI 8; WB on Ramp
CrossesWash
Location0.2 MI W of JCT I 10
RouteInterstate 8
StateArizona
Coordinates32.8196, -111.6859
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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic1,050 (2019)
Projected traffic1,060 by 2039
Trucks17%
Lanes on structure1
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; WB on Ramp over Wash built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is I 8; WB on Ramp 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; WB on Ramp over Wash carry?

About 1,050 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 17% are trucks.

How long is I 8; WB on Ramp over Wash?

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

Who owns I 8; WB on Ramp over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.