US Bridges

Valencia Road over Medium Wash

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · W of Westover Ave · Structure no. 09806

Built
1983
42 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
107 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
36,624
2024 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valencia Road over Medium Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Valencia Road over Medium Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1983, so it is 42 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 36,624 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 36,634 by 2042. The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesValencia Road
CrossesMedium Wash
LocationW of Westover Ave
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.13381, -111.02247
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length107 ft (32.6 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 traffic36,624 (2024)
Projected traffic36,634 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valencia Road over Medium Wash built?

It was built in 1983, making it 42 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valencia Road over Medium 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 April 2024.

How much traffic does Valencia Road over Medium Wash carry?

About 36,624 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Valencia Road over Medium Wash?

The structure is 107 ft (32.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Valencia Road over Medium Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.