US Bridges

Pima Street over Arcadia Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 0.4 MI E JCT Swan RD · Structure no. 09526

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
50 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
14,400
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pima Street over Arcadia Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Pima Street over Arcadia Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 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 14,400 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,410 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPima Street
CrossesArcadia Wash
Location0.4 MI E JCT Swan RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.2434, -110.8852
Functional classUrban Minor 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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than 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 spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length50 ft (15.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width68 ft (20.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,400 (2022)
Projected traffic14,410 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Pima Street over Arcadia Wash built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pima Street 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 Pima Street over Arcadia Wash carry?

About 14,400 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pima Street over Arcadia Wash?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Pima Street over Arcadia Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.