US Bridges

Rosemont over Arcadia Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 0.2 MI S JCT 5th ST · Structure no. 08446

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
2,881
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rosemont over Arcadia Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Rosemont over Arcadia Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 2,881 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,891 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRosemont
CrossesArcadia Wash
Location0.2 MI S JCT 5th ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.2265, -110.8839
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deck22 ft (6.7 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,881 (2022)
Projected traffic2,891 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 Rosemont over Arcadia Wash built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Rosemont over Arcadia 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Rosemont over Arcadia Wash carry?

About 2,881 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rosemont over Arcadia Wash?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Rosemont over Arcadia Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.