US Bridges

SR 82 over Falls Wash

Fair

Santa Cruz County, Arizona · 0.1 MI East of JCT B 19 · Structure no. 04504

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,187
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 82 over Falls Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 82 over Falls Wash in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 6,187 vehicles a day, roughly 7% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,197 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 82
CrossesFalls Wash
Location0.1 MI East of JCT B 19
RouteState Highway 82
CountySanta Cruz County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.34883, -110.92558
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 inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating74 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic6,187 (2024)
Projected traffic6,197 by 2042
Trucks7%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 SR 82 over Falls Wash built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 82 over Falls 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 82 over Falls Wash carry?

About 6,187 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 7% are trucks.

How long is SR 82 over Falls Wash?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 82 over Falls Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.