US Bridges

Bantam Road over Rodeo Wash

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 0.4 MI E JCT Park Ave · Structure no. 08816

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
500
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bantam Road over Rodeo Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bantam Road over Rodeo Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 years old, older 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBantam Road
CrossesRodeo Wash
Location0.4 MI E JCT Park Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.156, -110.9498
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.1 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic500 (2023)
Projected traffic510 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 Bantam Road over Rodeo Wash built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bantam Road over Rodeo 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Bantam Road over Rodeo Wash carry?

About 500 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Bantam Road over Rodeo Wash?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Bantam Road over Rodeo Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.