US Bridges

Valencia Road over Rodeo Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 0.2MI W of Palo Verde · Structure no. 08755

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
28 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32,500
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valencia Road over Rodeo Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Valencia Road over Rodeo Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 32,500 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,510 by 2040. The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesValencia Road
CrossesRodeo Wash
Location0.2MI W of Palo Verde
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.1343, -110.9202
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating71 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length28 ft (8.5 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,500 (2020)
Projected traffic32,510 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2021 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valencia Road over Rodeo Wash built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valencia Road over Rodeo 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Valencia Road over Rodeo Wash carry?

About 32,500 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Valencia Road over Rodeo Wash?

The structure is 28 ft (8.5 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Valencia Road over Rodeo Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.