US Bridges

LA Canada Drive over Small Wash

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 300 Ft South El Nopal · Structure no. 09803

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,202
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Canada Drive over Small Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying LA Canada Drive over Small Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 9,202 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,212 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesLA Canada Drive
CrossesSmall Wash
Location300 Ft South El Nopal
RouteCounty Highway 534
StateArizona
Coordinates31.88871, -110.99488
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 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 traffic9,202 (2022)
Projected traffic9,212 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 LA Canada Drive over Small Wash built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA Canada Drive over Small 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does LA Canada Drive over Small Wash carry?

About 9,202 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA Canada Drive over Small Wash?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns LA Canada Drive over Small Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.