US Bridges

Valencia Road over Wash

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · Valencia@sn Fernando · Structure no. 09352

Built
1974
51 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
45,571
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valencia Road over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Valencia Road over Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1974, so it is 51 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 45,571 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 45,572 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long and 145 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesValencia Road
CrossesWash
LocationValencia@sn Fernando
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.13403, -110.97356
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckOther
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width145 ft (44.2 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deck25 ft (7.6 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic45,571 (2023)
Projected traffic45,572 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure7
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 Valencia Road over Wash built?

It was built in 1974, making it 51 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valencia Road over 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Valencia Road over Wash carry?

About 45,571 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Valencia Road over Wash?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 145 ft wide.

Who owns Valencia Road over Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.