US Bridges

Speedway & Keesal over Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · Spdway @ Keesal · Structure no. 08997

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
28,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Speedway & Keesal over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Speedway & Keesal over Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 28,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 28,010 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSpeedway & Keesal
CrossesWash
LocationSpdway @ Keesal
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.23531, -110.81333
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating86 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 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 traffic28,000 (2022)
Projected traffic28,010 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure8
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Speedway & Keesal over Wash built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is Speedway & Keesal 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 Speedway & Keesal over Wash carry?

About 28,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Speedway & Keesal over Wash?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Speedway & Keesal over Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.