US Bridges

Old W HWY - WB over Wash

Fair

Pinal County, Arizona · 2.2 MI E JCT SR 88 · Structure no. 07908

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
31 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,030
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old W HWY - WB over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Old W HWY - WB over Wash in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 5,030 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,040 by 2037. The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesOld W HWY - WB
CrossesWash
Location2.2 MI E JCT SR 88
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.399, -111.522
Functional classUrban 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating75.9 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length31 ft (9.4 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,030 (2017)
Projected traffic5,040 by 2037
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Old W HWY - WB over Wash built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Old W HWY - WB 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Old W HWY - WB over Wash carry?

About 5,030 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old W HWY - WB over Wash?

The structure is 31 ft (9.4 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Old W HWY - WB over Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.