US Bridges

RTE over Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 19 KM North of Az HWY 86 · Structure no. 00000000000H605

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2023 count
Owner
Federal
Bureau of Indian Affairs

About this bridge

RTE over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying RTE over Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 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 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 4% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,320 by 2043. The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5.6 mi (9 km).

Location

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CarriesRTE
CrossesWash
Location19 KM North of Az HWY 86
RouteFederal Lands Road 15
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.319, -112.06214
Functional classRural Major 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum 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 rating48.7 US tons
Inventory rating35.7 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.3 m)
Longest span11 ft (3.5 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.5 m)
Roadway width35 ft (10.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2023)
Projected traffic1,320 by 2043
Trucks4%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5.6 mi (9 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerBureau of Indian Affairs
Maintained byBureau of Indian Affairs
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 RTE over Wash built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is RTE 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 January 2023.

How much traffic does RTE over Wash carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 4% are trucks.

How long is RTE over Wash?

The structure is 50 ft (15.3 m) long with a longest span of 11 ft (3.5 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns RTE over Wash?

It is owned by the Bureau of Indian Affairs.