US Bridges

SR 82 over Wash

Fair

Santa Cruz County, Arizona · 4.5 MI E JCT SR 83 · Structure no. 04521

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,116
2018 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 1947, so it is 78 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 2,116 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,126 by 2034. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 38 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 82
CrossesWash
Location4.5 MI E JCT SR 83
RouteState Highway 82
CountySanta Cruz County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.704, -110.58581
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width38 ft (11.6 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,116 (2018)
Projected traffic2,126 by 2034
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed51 mi (82 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 1947, making it 78 years old in 2025.

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 2,116 vehicles per day (2018 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 82 over Wash?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 38 ft wide.

Who owns SR 82 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.