US Bridges

Craycroft Road over Arcadia Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 0.3 MI S JCT Broadway Bl · Structure no. 09765

Built
1981
44 years old, rebuilt 1987
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
33,267
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Craycroft Road over Arcadia Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Craycroft Road over Arcadia Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1981 and reconstructed in 1987, so it is 44 years old, younger 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 33,267 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 33,277 by 2042. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long and 136 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCraycroft Road
CrossesArcadia Wash
Location0.3 MI S JCT Broadway Bl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.2177, -110.8752
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 spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width136 ft (41.5 m)
Roadway width106 ft (32.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic33,267 (2022)
Projected traffic33,277 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Craycroft Road over Arcadia Wash built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1987.

What condition is Craycroft Road 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 Craycroft Road over Arcadia Wash carry?

About 33,267 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Craycroft Road over Arcadia Wash?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 136 ft wide.

Who owns Craycroft Road over Arcadia Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.