US Bridges

Prince Road over Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 400 Ft E JCT I-10 · Structure no. 07256

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
23,634
2021 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prince Road over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Prince Road over Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 2013, so it is 12 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 23,634 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,644 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesPrince Road
CrossesWash
Location400 Ft E JCT I-10
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.2723, -111.0094
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span15 ft (4.6 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic23,634 (2021)
Projected traffic23,644 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 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 Prince Road over Wash built?

It was built in 2013, making it 12 years old in 2025.

What condition is Prince Road 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 Prince Road over Wash carry?

About 23,634 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Prince Road over Wash?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 15 ft (4.6 m).

Who owns Prince Road over Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.