US Bridges

N Lenzner Ave over Wash

Good

Cochise County, Arizona · 0.3 MI N of Fry Blvd · Structure no. 09509

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
3,228
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

N Lenzner Ave over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying N Lenzner Ave over Wash in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 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 3,228 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,238 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

No coordinates are recorded for this structure.

CarriesN Lenzner Ave
CrossesWash
Location0.3 MI N of Fry Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width51 ft (15.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic3,228 (2024)
Projected traffic3,238 by 2042
Trucks3%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 N Lenzner Ave over Wash built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is N Lenzner Ave 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does N Lenzner Ave over Wash carry?

About 3,228 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.

How long is N Lenzner Ave over Wash?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns N Lenzner Ave over Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.