US Bridges

River Road over Ventana Wash

FairPosted for load

Pima County, Arizona · 0.3 MI W Sabino Cny · Structure no. 09557

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Concrete
Length
91 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,470
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Ventana Wash is a concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying River Road over Ventana Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 17,470 vehicles a day, projected to reach 17,480 by 2042. The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Road
CrossesVentana Wash
Location0.3 MI W Sabino Cny
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.27256, -110.84321
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating47 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialConcrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length91 ft (27.7 m)
Longest span30 ft (9.1 m)
Deck width36 ft (10.9 m)
Roadway width29 ft (8.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deck17 ft (5 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,470 (2022)
Projected traffic17,480 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening of existing bridge without deck rehabilitation
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was River Road over Ventana Wash built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over Ventana 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does River Road over Ventana Wash carry?

About 17,470 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is River Road over Ventana Wash?

The structure is 91 ft (27.7 m) long with a longest span of 30 ft (9.1 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns River Road over Ventana Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.