US Bridges

Sunrise Drive over Large Wash

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 600 Ft W Swan Road · Structure no. 07571

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
47,438
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunrise Drive over Large Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sunrise Drive over Large 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 47,438 vehicles a day, projected to reach 47,448 by 2032. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSunrise Drive
CrossesLarge Wash
Location600 Ft W Swan Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.30836, -110.8944
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating68 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 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 traffic47,438 (2023)
Projected traffic47,448 by 2032
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2,000
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sunrise Drive over Large Wash built?

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

What condition is Sunrise Drive over Large Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does Sunrise Drive over Large Wash carry?

About 47,438 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Sunrise Drive over Large Wash?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Sunrise Drive over Large Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.