US Bridges

Tanq Verde RD EB over Wrightstown Road NB

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 0.3 MI W JCT Pantano RD · Structure no. 09821

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Single or Spread
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
605 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
21,779
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tanq Verde RD EB over Wrightstown Road NB is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - single or spread carrying Tanq Verde RD EB over Wrightstown Road NB 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 21,779 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 21,789 by 2042. The structure is 605 ft (184.4 m) long and 37 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesTanq Verde RD EB
CrossesWrightstown Road NB
Location0.3 MI W JCT Pantano RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.2507, -110.8282
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating77.1 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length605 ft (184.4 m)
Longest span120 ft (36.6 m)
Deck width37 ft (11.3 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic21,779 (2022)
Projected traffic21,789 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesHighway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was Tanq Verde RD EB over Wrightstown Road NB built?

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

What condition is Tanq Verde RD EB over Wrightstown Road NB 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does Tanq Verde RD EB over Wrightstown Road NB carry?

About 21,779 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tanq Verde RD EB over Wrightstown Road NB?

The structure is 605 ft (184.4 m) long with a longest span of 120 ft (36.6 m) and a deck 37 ft wide.

Who owns Tanq Verde RD EB over Wrightstown Road NB?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.