US Bridges

Romero Road over Flowing Wells Drng Chan

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 0.2 MI S JCT Prince RD · Structure no. 09516

Built
1969
56 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
4,044
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Romero Road over Flowing Wells Drng Chan is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Romero Road over Flowing Wells Drng Chan in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1969 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 56 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 4,044 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,054 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRomero Road
CrossesFlowing Wells Drng Chan
Location0.2 MI S JCT Prince RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.26989, -111.00347
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 inspectionAugust 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 rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic4,044 (2023)
Projected traffic4,054 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Romero Road over Flowing Wells Drng Chan built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Romero Road over Flowing Wells Drng Chan 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Romero Road over Flowing Wells Drng Chan carry?

About 4,044 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Romero Road over Flowing Wells Drng Chan?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Romero Road over Flowing Wells Drng Chan?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.