US Bridges

Speedway Blvd over Arcadia Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 0.3 MI W JCT Swan RD · Structure no. 09024

Built
1951
74 years old, rebuilt 1965
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
46,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Speedway Blvd over Arcadia Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Speedway Blvd over Arcadia Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1951 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 74 years old, older 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 46,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 46,010 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 100 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSpeedway Blvd
CrossesArcadia Wash
Location0.3 MI W JCT Swan RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.23622, -110.88817
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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width100 ft (30.5 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic46,000 (2022)
Projected traffic46,010 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure7
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 Blvd over Arcadia Wash built?

It was built in 1951, making it 74 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.

What condition is Speedway Blvd over Arcadia 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Speedway Blvd over Arcadia Wash carry?

About 46,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Speedway Blvd over Arcadia Wash?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 100 ft wide.

Who owns Speedway Blvd over Arcadia Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.