US Bridges

Alvernon Way over Small Wash Rcp

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 0.1 MI S JCT Benson HWY · Structure no. 07762

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
26 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
21,109
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alvernon Way over Small Wash Rcp is a concrete culvert carrying Alvernon Way over Small Wash Rcp 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 21,109 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,119 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAlvernon Way
CrossesSmall Wash Rcp
Location0.1 MI S JCT Benson HWY
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.14469, -110.90931
Functional classUrban Minor 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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,109 (2022)
Projected traffic21,119 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Alvernon Way over Small Wash Rcp built?

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

What condition is Alvernon Way over Small Wash Rcp 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Alvernon Way over Small Wash Rcp carry?

About 21,109 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Alvernon Way over Small Wash Rcp?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m).

Who owns Alvernon Way over Small Wash Rcp?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.