US Bridges

SR 82 over Wash

Good

Santa Cruz County, Arizona · 8.6 MI West of JCT SR 90 · Structure no. 04526

Built
1947
78 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,126
2024 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 2,126 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,136 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

CarriesSR 82
CrossesWash
Location8.6 MI West of JCT SR 90
RouteState Highway 82
StateArizona
Coordinates31.72389, -110.48728
Functional classRural Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic2,126 (2024)
Projected traffic2,136 by 2042
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 good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in June 2024.

How much traffic does SR 82 over Wash carry?

About 2,126 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 82 over Wash?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 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.