US Bridges

Old US 80 over Dry Wash

GoodPosted for load

Yuma County, Arizona · 3.6 MI E JCT I-8 · Structure no. 08411

Built
1930
95 years old, rebuilt 1949
Condition
Good
inspected January 2025
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
88 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,302
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 80 over Dry Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying Old US 80 over Dry Wash in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1930 and reconstructed in 1949, so it is 95 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 2,302 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,312 by 2042. The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesOld US 80
CrossesDry Wash
Location3.6 MI E JCT I-8
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.66496, -114.24528
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Good

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating39 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length88 ft (26.8 m)
Longest span22 ft (6.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.4 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,302 (2022)
Projected traffic2,312 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Old US 80 over Dry Wash built?

It was built in 1930, making it 95 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1949.

What condition is Old US 80 over Dry 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 January 2025.

How much traffic does Old US 80 over Dry Wash carry?

About 2,302 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Old US 80 over Dry Wash?

The structure is 88 ft (26.8 m) long with a longest span of 22 ft (6.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 80 over Dry Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.