US Bridges

Sunrise Drive over Medium Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 0.75 MI W Pontatoc Road · Structure no. 07568

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
33,401
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunrise Drive over Medium Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Sunrise Drive over Medium Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 33,401 vehicles a day, projected to reach 33,411 by 2032. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long.

Location

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CarriesSunrise Drive
CrossesMedium Wash
Location0.75 MI W Pontatoc Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.31332, -110.91221
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,401 (2023)
Projected traffic33,411 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Sunrise Drive over Medium Wash built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sunrise Drive over Medium 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 2023.

How much traffic does Sunrise Drive over Medium Wash carry?

About 33,401 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Sunrise Drive over Medium Wash?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Sunrise Drive over Medium Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.