US Bridges

Arroyo Chico Blvd over Citation Park Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 200 E JCT Tucson Blvd · Structure no. 08445

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,010
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Arroyo Chico Blvd over Citation Park Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Arroyo Chico Blvd over Citation Park Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 2,010 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,020 by 2042. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long and 44 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesArroyo Chico Blvd
CrossesCitation Park Wash
Location200 E JCT Tucson Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.2169, -110.9345
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width44 ft (13.3 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,010 (2023)
Projected traffic2,020 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Arroyo Chico Blvd over Citation Park Wash built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Arroyo Chico Blvd over Citation Park 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Arroyo Chico Blvd over Citation Park Wash carry?

About 2,010 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Arroyo Chico Blvd over Citation Park Wash?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 44 ft wide.

Who owns Arroyo Chico Blvd over Citation Park Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.