US Bridges

Calle Santa Cruz over Airport Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 0.25 MI S of Irvington RD · Structure no. 08930

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
10,308
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calle Santa Cruz over Airport Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Calle Santa Cruz over Airport Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 10,308 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,318 by 2040. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesCalle Santa Cruz
CrossesAirport Wash
Location0.25 MI S of Irvington RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.1594, -110.9908
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 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,308 (2020)
Projected traffic10,318 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Calle Santa Cruz over Airport Wash built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Calle Santa Cruz over Airport 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 Calle Santa Cruz over Airport Wash carry?

About 10,308 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Calle Santa Cruz over Airport Wash?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Calle Santa Cruz over Airport Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.