US Bridges

Abrego DR over Small Wash

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 0.8 MI S Esperanza Blvd · Structure no. 08317

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,129
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Abrego DR over Small Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Abrego DR over Small Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 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 6,129 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,139 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 60 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesAbrego DR
CrossesSmall Wash
Location0.8 MI S Esperanza Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.8578, -110.99104
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating56 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width60 ft (18.3 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,129 (2023)
Projected traffic6,139 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Abrego DR over Small Wash built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is Abrego DR 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Abrego DR over Small Wash carry?

About 6,129 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Abrego DR over Small Wash?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 60 ft wide.

Who owns Abrego DR over Small Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.