US Bridges

Cloud Road over Ventana Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 0.25 MI W Sabino Cyn RD · Structure no. 07904

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected February 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,053
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cloud Road over Ventana Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cloud Road over Ventana Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 1,053 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,063 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long and 64 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCloud Road
CrossesVentana Wash
Location0.25 MI W Sabino Cyn RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.26902, -110.84636
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 inspectionFebruary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width64 ft (19.6 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,053 (2022)
Projected traffic1,063 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionHighway traffic not carried
CarriesHighway
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 Cloud Road over Ventana Wash built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cloud Road over Ventana 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 February 2024.

How much traffic does Cloud Road over Ventana Wash carry?

About 1,053 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Cloud Road over Ventana Wash?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 64 ft wide.

Who owns Cloud Road over Ventana Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.