US Bridges

Sabino Canyon RD over Tanque Verde Wash

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · At Tanque Verde Wash · Structure no. 09799

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
372 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
30,642
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sabino Canyon RD over Tanque Verde Wash is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Sabino Canyon RD over Tanque Verde Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 30,642 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 30,652 by 2042. The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long and 121 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesSabino Canyon RD
CrossesTanque Verde Wash
LocationAt Tanque Verde Wash
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.26474, -110.84109
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionFebruary 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length372 ft (113.4 m)
Longest span93 ft (28.3 m)
Deck width121 ft (36.9 m)
Roadway width108 ft (32.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic30,642 (2022)
Projected traffic30,652 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Sabino Canyon RD over Tanque Verde Wash built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sabino Canyon RD over Tanque Verde Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in February 2023.

How much traffic does Sabino Canyon RD over Tanque Verde Wash carry?

About 30,642 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Sabino Canyon RD over Tanque Verde Wash?

The structure is 372 ft (113.4 m) long with a longest span of 93 ft (28.3 m) and a deck 121 ft wide.

Who owns Sabino Canyon RD over Tanque Verde Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.