US Bridges

Cardinal Avenue over Small Wash

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 200 Ft N of Maxine Circle · Structure no. 07763

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
6,151
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cardinal Avenue over Small Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cardinal Avenue over Small Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 6,151 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,161 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCardinal Avenue
CrossesSmall Wash
Location200 Ft N of Maxine Circle
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.12378, -111.02899
Functional classUrban Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2024
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 rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (14 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,151 (2022)
Projected traffic6,161 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

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 Cardinal Avenue over Small Wash built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cardinal Avenue over Small 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Cardinal Avenue over Small Wash carry?

About 6,151 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cardinal Avenue over Small Wash?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Cardinal Avenue over Small Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.