3rd Street over Ricardo Small Wash
GoodPima County, Arizona · 100 Ft E of Bedford · Structure no. 07540
- Built
- 1971
- 54 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Steel
- Length
- 20 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
3rd Street over Ricardo Small Wash is a steel culvert carrying 3rd Street over Ricardo Small Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1971, so it is 54 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2042. The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 3rd Street over Ricardo Small Wash built?
It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025.
What condition is 3rd Street over Ricardo Small 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 December 2023.
How much traffic does 3rd Street over Ricardo Small Wash carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.
How long is 3rd Street over Ricardo Small Wash?
The structure is 20 ft (6.1 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.
Who owns 3rd Street over Ricardo Small Wash?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.