US Bridges

Old US 80 over Wash

Good

Yuma County, Arizona · Old US 80 E of Ave 25E · Structure no. 08415

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1947
Condition
Good
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
2,302
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 80 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Old US 80 over Wash in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1931 and reconstructed in 1947, so it is 94 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 2,302 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,312 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

CarriesOld US 80
CrossesWash
LocationOld US 80 E of Ave 25E
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.66042, -114.20775
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
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadH 15
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width46 ft (14 m)
Roadway width41 ft (12.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,302 (2022)
Projected traffic2,312 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed19.9 mi (32 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 Wash built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1947.

What condition is Old US 80 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 February 2023.

How much traffic does Old US 80 over Wash carry?

About 2,302 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old US 80 over Wash?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 46 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 80 over Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.