US Bridges

Sunrise Drive over Small Wash

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Pima County, Arizona · 200 Ft E Pontatoc Road · Structure no. 07572

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
27 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
25,590
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sunrise Drive over Small Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Sunrise Drive over Small 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 25,590 vehicles a day, projected to reach 25,600 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long and 154 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesSunrise Drive
CrossesSmall Wash
Location200 Ft E Pontatoc Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.30834, -110.90181
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating72 US tons
Inventory rating43 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span5 ft (1.5 m)
Deck width154 ft (46.9 m)
Roadway width88 ft (26.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic25,590 (2022)
Projected traffic25,600 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Sunrise Drive over Small Wash built?

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

What condition is Sunrise Drive over 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Sunrise Drive over Small Wash carry?

About 25,590 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Sunrise Drive over Small Wash?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 5 ft (1.5 m) and a deck 154 ft wide.

Who owns Sunrise Drive over Small Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.