US Bridges

Old US 80 over Owl Wash Cbc

Fair

Yuma County, Arizona · Old US 80 E of Av 49E · Structure no. 08431

Built
1935
90 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
156
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old US 80 over Owl Wash Cbc is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Old US 80 over Owl Wash Cbc in Yuma County, Arizona. It was built in 1935 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 90 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 156 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 166 by 2042. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 58 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesOld US 80
CrossesOwl Wash Cbc
LocationOld US 80 E of Av 49E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYuma County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.72143, -113.79452
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width58 ft (17.7 m)
Roadway width52 ft (16 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic156 (2022)
Projected traffic166 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 Owl Wash Cbc built?

It was built in 1935, making it 90 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

What condition is Old US 80 over Owl Wash Cbc 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 Owl Wash Cbc carry?

About 156 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old US 80 over Owl Wash Cbc?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 58 ft wide.

Who owns Old US 80 over Owl Wash Cbc?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.