Helmet Peak over Large Wash
GoodPima County, Arizona · 5.5 MI West of I 19 · Structure no. 08634
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 43 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 1,956
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Helmet Peak over Large Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Helmet Peak over Large Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 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 1,956 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,966 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long and 75 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).
Location
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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 | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Helmet Peak over Large Wash built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.
What condition is Helmet Peak over Large 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does Helmet Peak over Large Wash carry?
About 1,956 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Helmet Peak over Large Wash?
The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 75 ft wide.
Who owns Helmet Peak over Large Wash?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.