US Bridges

Calle Santa Cruz over Valencia Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 0.7 MI N JCT Valencia RD · Structure no. 07631

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,718
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calle Santa Cruz over Valencia Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Calle Santa Cruz over Valencia 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 7,718 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,728 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCalle Santa Cruz
CrossesValencia Wash
Location0.7 MI N JCT Valencia RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.1436, -110.9915
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width75 ft (22.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,718 (2023)
Projected traffic7,728 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Calle Santa Cruz over Valencia Wash built?

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

What condition is Calle Santa Cruz over Valencia 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 2023.

How much traffic does Calle Santa Cruz over Valencia Wash carry?

About 7,718 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Calle Santa Cruz over Valencia Wash?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.

Who owns Calle Santa Cruz over Valencia Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.