US Bridges

Madera Canyon over Madera Canyon

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 0.5 MI N/O Mt Wrightson · Structure no. 030500000023900

Built
2014
11 years old
Condition
Good
inspected June 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
499
2021 count
Owner
Federal
U.S. Forest Service

About this bridge

Madera Canyon over Madera Canyon is a concrete continuous slab carrying Madera Canyon over Madera Canyon in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 2014, so it is 11 years old, younger 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 499 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 599 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.2 mi (158 km).

CarriesMadera Canyon
CrossesMadera Canyon
Location0.5 MI N/O Mt Wrightson
RouteFederal Lands Road 70
StateArizona
Coordinates31.71555, -110.87661
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJune 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating62.8 US tons
Inventory rating48.6 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHL 93
Structure length41 ft (12.4 m)
Longest span21 ft (6.4 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic499 (2021)
Projected traffic599 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.2 mi (158 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerU.S. Forest Service
Maintained byU.S. Forest Service
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Madera Canyon over Madera Canyon built?

It was built in 2014, making it 11 years old in 2025.

What condition is Madera Canyon over Madera Canyon 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 June 2024.

How much traffic does Madera Canyon over Madera Canyon carry?

About 499 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Madera Canyon over Madera Canyon?

The structure is 41 ft (12.4 m) long with a longest span of 21 ft (6.4 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns Madera Canyon over Madera Canyon?

It is owned by the U.S. Forest Service.