US Bridges

Tanque Verde Road over Medium Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 0.1 MI W Dos Hombres RD · Structure no. 09820

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
44,009
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tanque Verde Road over Medium Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Tanque Verde Road over Medium 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 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 44,009 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 44,019 by 2040. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 117 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesTanque Verde Road
CrossesMedium Wash
Location0.1 MI W Dos Hombres RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.2508, -110.8324
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 rating69 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width117 ft (35.7 m)
Roadway width96 ft (29.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic44,009 (2020)
Projected traffic44,019 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Tanque Verde Road over Medium Wash built?

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

What condition is Tanque Verde Road over Medium 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Tanque Verde Road over Medium Wash carry?

About 44,009 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tanque Verde Road over Medium Wash?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 117 ft wide.

Who owns Tanque Verde Road over Medium Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.