US Bridges

Cardinal Ave over Small Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 600 Ft North Los Reales · Structure no. 08722

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Good
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
24,014
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cardinal Ave over Small Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cardinal Ave over Small Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 years old, younger 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 24,014 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 24,024 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCardinal Ave
CrossesSmall Wash
Location600 Ft North Los Reales
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.12119, -111.029
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic24,014 (2023)
Projected traffic24,024 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Cardinal Ave over Small Wash built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cardinal Ave over 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Cardinal Ave over Small Wash carry?

About 24,014 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cardinal Ave over Small Wash?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cardinal Ave over Small Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.