US Bridges

Camino De LA Canoa over Medium Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 2.3 MI S of Whthouse Cnyn · Structure no. 07766

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
120 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camino De LA Canoa over Medium Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Camino De LA Canoa over Medium Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2042. The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesCamino De LA Canoa
CrossesMedium Wash
Location2.3 MI S of Whthouse Cnyn
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates31.82181, -110.98437
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating103 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length120 ft (36.6 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic510 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 Camino De LA Canoa over Medium Wash built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camino De LA Canoa over Medium 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Camino De LA Canoa over Medium Wash carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Camino De LA Canoa over Medium Wash?

The structure is 120 ft (36.6 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Camino De LA Canoa over Medium Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.