US Bridges

I 10; EB & WB over Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 23.1 MI North JCT I 19 · Structure no. 05530

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
68,233
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I 10; EB & WB over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I 10; EB & WB over Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 74 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 68,233 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 68,243 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI 10; EB & WB
CrossesWash
Location23.1 MI North JCT I 19
RouteInterstate 10
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.4541, -111.2051
Functional classUrban Principal Arterial - Interstate

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 inspectionAugust 2022
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 rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic68,233 (2021)
Projected traffic68,243 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes
Strategic Highway NetworkInterstate STRAHNET route

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I 10; EB & WB over Wash built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is I 10; EB & WB 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 2022.

How much traffic does I 10; EB & WB over Wash carry?

About 68,233 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I 10; EB & WB over Wash?

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

Who owns I 10; EB & WB over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.