US Bridges

Silverton Avenue over Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 0.1 MI N JCT Rnch Vistoso · Structure no. 07795

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Silverton Avenue over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Silverton Avenue over 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 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,210 by 2042. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSilverton Avenue
CrossesWash
Location0.1 MI N JCT Rnch Vistoso
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.4662, -110.9498
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 inspectionDecember 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2022)
Projected traffic2,210 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesOther
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Silverton Avenue over Wash built?

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

What condition is Silverton Avenue over 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 2022.

How much traffic does Silverton Avenue over Wash carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Silverton Avenue over Wash?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Silverton Avenue over Wash?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.