US Bridges

SR 83 over Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 9.2 MI N JCT SR 82 · Structure no. 04532

Built
1959
66 years old, rebuilt 2006
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
1,406
2024 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 83 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 83 over Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1959 and reconstructed in 2006, so it is 66 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 1,406 vehicles a day, roughly 14% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,416 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 32.9 mi (53 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 83
CrossesWash
Location9.2 MI N JCT SR 82
RouteState Highway 83
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.7918, -110.7
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic1,406 (2024)
Projected traffic1,416 by 2042
Trucks14%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed32.9 mi (53 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 SR 83 over Wash built?

It was built in 1959, making it 66 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2006.

What condition is SR 83 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does SR 83 over Wash carry?

About 1,406 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 14% are trucks.

How long is SR 83 over Wash?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 83 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.