US Bridges

Sunrise Drive over Medium Wash

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 800 Ft E Pontatoc Road · Structure no. 07573

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

About this bridge

Sunrise Drive over Medium Wash is a concrete continuous 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 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 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 193 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesSunrise Drive
CrossesMedium Wash
Location800 Ft E Pontatoc Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.3083, -110.89962
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating80 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width193 ft (58.8 m)
Roadway width78 ft (23.8 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 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 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 Medium Wash carry?

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

How long is Sunrise Drive over Medium Wash?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 193 ft wide.

Who owns Sunrise Drive over Medium Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.