US Bridges

Los Reales Road over Airport Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 0.2 MI NE JCT Airport DR · Structure no. 09772

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
114 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
1,000
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Los Reales Road over Airport Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Los Reales Road over Airport Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2040. The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesLos Reales Road
CrossesAirport Wash
Location0.2 MI NE JCT Airport DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.119, -110.9284
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionMay 2021
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length114 ft (34.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2020)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Los Reales Road over Airport Wash built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Los Reales Road over Airport 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Los Reales Road over Airport Wash carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Los Reales Road over Airport Wash?

The structure is 114 ft (34.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Los Reales Road over Airport Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.