US Bridges

LA Canada Drive over Small Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 450 S JCT Duval Mine RD · Structure no. 09818

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,010
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township 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 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 8,010 vehicles a day, projected to reach 8,020 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 93 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesLA Canada Drive
CrossesSmall Wash
Location450 S JCT Duval Mine RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.8999, -110.9948
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 inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span14 ft (4.3 m)
Deck width93 ft (28.3 m)
Roadway width72 ft (21.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic8,010 (2023)
Projected traffic8,020 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure5
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 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 August 2023.

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

About 8,010 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is LA Canada Drive over Small Wash?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 14 ft (4.3 m) and a deck 93 ft wide.

Who owns LA Canada Drive over Small Wash?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.