US Bridges

Ray Junction RD over Wash

Fair

Pinal County, Arizona · 1.2MI W of Junc 177 · Structure no. 11370

Built
1920
105 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Arch - Deck
Concrete
Length
25 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
67
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ray Junction RD over Wash is a concrete arch - deck carrying Ray Junction RD over Wash in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 1920, so it is 105 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 67 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 77 by 2041. The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long and 27 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesRay Junction RD
CrossesWash
Location1.2MI W of Junc 177
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.1027, -110.95081
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeArch - Deck
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadUnknown
Structure length25 ft (7.6 m)
Longest span23 ft (7 m)
Deck width27 ft (8.2 m)
Roadway width25 ft (7.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic67 (2021)
Projected traffic77 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Ray Junction RD over Wash built?

It was built in 1920, making it 105 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ray Junction RD 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Ray Junction RD over Wash carry?

About 67 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ray Junction RD over Wash?

The structure is 25 ft (7.6 m) long with a longest span of 23 ft (7 m) and a deck 27 ft wide.

Who owns Ray Junction RD over Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.