US Bridges

Speedway Blvd over Robb Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · Speedway Blvd @ Sarnoff · Structure no. 07543

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
45 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
26,222
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Speedway Blvd over Robb Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Speedway Blvd over Robb Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 26,222 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,232 by 2040. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSpeedway Blvd
CrossesRobb Wash
LocationSpeedway Blvd @ Sarnoff
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.23556, -110.81714
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length45 ft (13.7 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 traffic26,222 (2020)
Projected traffic26,232 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure7
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Speedway Blvd over Robb Wash built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Speedway Blvd over Robb 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Speedway Blvd over Robb Wash carry?

About 26,222 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Speedway Blvd over Robb Wash?

The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Speedway Blvd over Robb Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.