US Bridges

SR 82 over Wash

Good

Santa Cruz County, Arizona · 7.3 MI West of JCT SR 90 · Structure no. 04527

Built
1947
78 years old, rebuilt 1995
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 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 and reconstructed in 1995, 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 8 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 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 51 mi (82 km).

CarriesSR 82
CrossesWash
Location7.3 MI West of JCT SR 90
RouteState Highway 82
StateArizona
Coordinates31.71611, -110.46756
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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. It was reconstructed in 1995.

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 21 ft (6.4 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.