US Bridges

SR 286 over Pozo Hondo Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 35.5 MI S JCT SR 86 · Structure no. 06985

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
306
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

SR 286 over Pozo Hondo Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying SR 286 over Pozo Hondo Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 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 306 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 316 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesSR 286
CrossesPozo Hondo Wash
Location35.5 MI S JCT SR 86
RouteState Highway 286
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.6208, -111.5134
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating83 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic306 (2021)
Projected traffic316 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 286 over Pozo Hondo Wash built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is SR 286 over Pozo Hondo 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 February 2022.

How much traffic does SR 286 over Pozo Hondo Wash carry?

About 306 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is SR 286 over Pozo Hondo Wash?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns SR 286 over Pozo Hondo Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.