US Bridges

Tanque Verde Road over Rosehill Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 0.3 MI SW JCT Grant RD · Structure no. 09775

Built
1962
63 years old, rebuilt 1996
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
60 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
39,000
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tanque Verde Road over Rosehill Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Tanque Verde Road over Rosehill Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1962 and reconstructed in 1996, so it is 63 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 39,000 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,010 by 2042. The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long and 132 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTanque Verde Road
CrossesRosehill Wash
Location0.3 MI SW JCT Grant RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.24522, -110.85442
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 rating54 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length60 ft (18.3 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width132 ft (40.2 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,000 (2022)
Projected traffic39,010 by 2042
Trucks10%
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 Tanque Verde Road over Rosehill Wash built?

It was built in 1962, making it 63 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1996.

What condition is Tanque Verde Road over Rosehill 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 Tanque Verde Road over Rosehill Wash carry?

About 39,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tanque Verde Road over Rosehill Wash?

The structure is 60 ft (18.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 132 ft wide.

Who owns Tanque Verde Road over Rosehill Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.