US Bridges

I-10 over Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 1.0MI N FR Prince RD/I-10 · Structure no. 07254

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
46 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
116,081
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

I-10 over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying I-10 over Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 116,081 vehicles a day, roughly 19% of them trucks, projected to reach 116,091 by 2041. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesI-10
CrossesWash
Location1.0MI N FR Prince RD/I-10
RouteInterstate 10
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.2815, -111.0187
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionAugust 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 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 traffic116,081 (2021)
Projected traffic116,091 by 2041
Trucks19%
Lanes on structure14
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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$2,000 (2022 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was I-10 over Wash built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is I-10 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 over Wash carry?

About 116,081 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 19% are trucks.

How long is I-10 over Wash?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns I-10 over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.