US Bridges

Marsh Station RD over Medium Wash

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 8.4 MI N of I 10 Exit 289 · Structure no. 08292

Built
1933
92 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
519
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Marsh Station RD over Medium Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Marsh Station RD over Medium Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1933, so it is 92 years old, older 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 519 vehicles a day, projected to reach 529 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

Location

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CarriesMarsh Station RD
CrossesMedium Wash
Location8.4 MI N of I 10 Exit 289
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.00334, -110.67139
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic519 (2023)
Projected traffic529 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 Marsh Station RD over Medium Wash built?

It was built in 1933, making it 92 years old in 2025.

What condition is Marsh Station RD over Medium 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Marsh Station RD over Medium Wash carry?

About 519 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Marsh Station RD over Medium Wash?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Marsh Station RD over Medium Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.