US Bridges

Elizabeth Drive over Rodeo Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · South of Lincoln Street · Structure no. 07624

Built
1965
60 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
47 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
350
2019 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Elizabeth Drive over Rodeo Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Elizabeth Drive over Rodeo Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1965, so it is 60 years old, older 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 350 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 360 by 2039. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long and 35 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesElizabeth Drive
CrossesRodeo Wash
LocationSouth of Lincoln Street
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.1757, -110.9846
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width35 ft (10.6 m)
Roadway width30 ft (9.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic350 (2019)
Projected traffic360 by 2039
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Elizabeth Drive over Rodeo Wash built?

It was built in 1965, making it 60 years old in 2025.

What condition is Elizabeth Drive over Rodeo 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Elizabeth Drive over Rodeo Wash carry?

About 350 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Elizabeth Drive over Rodeo Wash?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 35 ft wide.

Who owns Elizabeth Drive over Rodeo Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.