US Bridges

Camino Del Sol over Small Wash

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 500 S Mission Twin Butte · Structure no. 08720

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,108
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camino Del Sol over Small Wash is a steel culvert carrying Camino Del Sol over Small Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 years old, younger 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 7,108 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,118 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCamino Del Sol
CrossesSmall Wash
Location500 S Mission Twin Butte
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates31.84263, -111.01143
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,108 (2023)
Projected traffic7,118 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Camino Del Sol over Small Wash built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camino Del Sol 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 Camino Del Sol over Small Wash carry?

About 7,108 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Camino Del Sol over Small Wash?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Camino Del Sol over Small Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.