US Bridges

SR 82 over Wash

Fair

Santa Cruz County, Arizona · 12.3 MI East of JCT B 19 · Structure no. 04508

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1958
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,129
2023 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 82 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 82 over Wash in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1958, so it is 87 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 2,129 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,139 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 77.1 mi (124 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 82
CrossesWash
Location12.3 MI East of JCT B 19
RouteState Highway 82
CountySanta Cruz County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.48286, -110.81683
Functional classRural 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 rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic2,129 (2023)
Projected traffic2,139 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed77.1 mi (124 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 Wash built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1958.

What condition is SR 82 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 82 over Wash carry?

About 2,129 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 82 over Wash?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 82 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.