US Bridges

Irvington Road over Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 0.45 MI W of Houghton RD · Structure no. 08923

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
9,576
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irvington Road over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Irvington Road over 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 9,576 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,586 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIrvington Road
CrossesWash
Location0.45 MI W of Houghton RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.16283, -110.78097
Functional classUrban Minor 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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,576 (2022)
Projected traffic9,586 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Irvington Road over Wash built?

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

What condition is Irvington Road over 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 Irvington Road over Wash carry?

About 9,576 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Irvington Road over Wash?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Irvington Road over Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.