US Bridges

Old US 80 over Wash

Fair

Yuma County, Arizona · 50 Ft E JCT Ave 52-1/2 E · Structure no. 08432

Built
1924
101 years old, rebuilt 1954
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
40 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
448
2021 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 1924 and reconstructed in 1954, so it is 101 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 5 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 448 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 458 by 2041. The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 19.9 mi (32 km).

Location

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CarriesOld US 80
CrossesWash
Location50 Ft E JCT Ave 52-1/2 E
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyYuma County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.72931, -113.74075
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length40 ft (12.2 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 traffic448 (2021)
Projected traffic458 by 2041
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 1924, making it 101 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1954.

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 2025.

How much traffic does Old US 80 over Wash carry?

About 448 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Old US 80 over Wash?

The structure is 40 ft (12.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Old US 80 over Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.