US Bridges

Ft Lowell Road over Flowing Wells Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 0.1 MI W JCT Flwwells RD · Structure no. 09766

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
510
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ft Lowell Road over Flowing Wells Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ft Lowell Road over Flowing Wells Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1969, 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesFt Lowell Road
CrossesFlowing Wells Wash
Location0.1 MI W JCT Flwwells RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.265, -110.9969
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 rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length30 ft (9.1 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck20 ft (6.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2023)
Projected traffic520 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Ft Lowell Road over Flowing Wells Wash built?

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

What condition is Ft Lowell Road over Flowing Wells 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Ft Lowell Road over Flowing Wells Wash carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ft Lowell Road over Flowing Wells Wash?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m).

Who owns Ft Lowell Road over Flowing Wells Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.