US Bridges

Pima Road over Okie Laura Wash

Fair

Maricopa County, Arizona · 0.5 MI N of Jomax RD · Structure no. 08759

Built
1983
42 years old, rebuilt 1990
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
18,610
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pima Road over Okie Laura Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Pima Road over Okie Laura Wash in Maricopa County, Arizona. It was built in 1983 and reconstructed in 1990, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 18,610 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,620 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesPima Road
CrossesOkie Laura Wash
Location0.5 MI N of Jomax RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyMaricopa County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.73344, -111.89118
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 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 traffic18,610 (2024)
Projected traffic18,620 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2020 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Pima Road over Okie Laura Wash built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1990.

What condition is Pima Road over Okie Laura 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 2024.

How much traffic does Pima Road over Okie Laura Wash carry?

About 18,610 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pima Road over Okie Laura Wash?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Pima Road over Okie Laura Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.