Trico Road over Brawley Wash
PoorPima County, Arizona · 4 MI S of Silverbell · Structure no. 09553
- Built
- 1960
- 65 years old, rebuilt 1988
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected December 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Prestressed Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 182 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 3,531
- 2022 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Trico Road over Brawley Wash is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Trico Road over Brawley Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1988, so it is 65 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
It carries about 3,531 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 3,541 by 2042. The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Substructure | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
| Channel and channel protection | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Trico Road over Brawley Wash built?
It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1988.
What condition is Trico Road over Brawley Wash in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.
How much traffic does Trico Road over Brawley Wash carry?
About 3,531 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Trico Road over Brawley Wash?
The structure is 182 ft (55.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.
Who owns Trico Road over Brawley Wash?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.