US Bridges

LA Cholla Blvd over Flowing Wells Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 0.8 MI N JCT SR 77 · Structure no. 07257

Built
2013
12 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Cholla Blvd over Flowing Wells Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying LA Cholla Blvd over Flowing Wells 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 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2040. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLA Cholla Blvd
CrossesFlowing Wells Wash
Location0.8 MI N JCT SR 77
RouteInterstate 10
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.2701, -111.0119
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 inspectionNovember 2021
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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2020)
Projected traffic510 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was LA Cholla Blvd over Flowing Wells Wash built?

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

What condition is LA Cholla Blvd over Flowing Wells 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 November 2021.

How much traffic does LA Cholla Blvd over Flowing Wells Wash carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is LA Cholla Blvd over Flowing Wells Wash?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns LA Cholla Blvd over Flowing Wells Wash?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.