5th ST over Ricardo Small Wash
GoodPima County, Arizona · 0.3 MI E Camino Seco · Structure no. 08444
- Built
- 1968
- 57 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 24 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,510
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
5th ST over Ricardo Small Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying 5th ST over Ricardo Small Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1968 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 57 years old, older 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 1,510 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,520 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was 5th ST over Ricardo Small Wash built?
It was built in 1968, making it 57 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is 5th ST over Ricardo Small 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 5th ST over Ricardo Small Wash carry?
About 1,510 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is 5th ST over Ricardo Small Wash?
The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns 5th ST over Ricardo Small Wash?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.