US Bridges

Speedway Blvd over Rosehill Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 0.4 MI W JCT Kolb RD · Structure no. 09778

Built
1978
47 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
32,433
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Speedway Blvd over Rosehill Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Speedway Blvd over Rosehill Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1978, so it is 47 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 32,433 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,443 by 2040. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSpeedway Blvd
CrossesRosehill Wash
Location0.4 MI W JCT Kolb RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.2356, -110.8487
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating48 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,433 (2020)
Projected traffic32,443 by 2040
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 Speedway Blvd over Rosehill Wash built?

It was built in 1978, making it 47 years old in 2025.

What condition is Speedway Blvd 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 Speedway Blvd over Rosehill Wash carry?

About 32,433 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Speedway Blvd over Rosehill Wash?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Speedway Blvd over Rosehill Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.