US Bridges

Old US 80 over Wash

Fair

Yuma County, Arizona · Old US 80 and Av 25 1/3 · Structure no. 08416

Built
1931
94 years old, rebuilt 1947
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 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 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 2,302 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,312 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 46 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesOld US 80
CrossesWash
LocationOld US 80 and Av 25 1/3
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYuma County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.66106, -114.20383
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadH 15
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 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 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 32 ft (9.8 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.