US Bridges

Irvington Road over Wash

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 0.25 MI W of JCT I 19 · Structure no. 09932

Built
1960
65 years old, rebuilt 1985
Condition
Fair
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
57 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
20,552
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Irvington Road over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Irvington Road over Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1960 and reconstructed in 1985, so it is 65 years old, older 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 20,552 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 20,562 by 2040. The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesIrvington Road
CrossesWash
Location0.25 MI W of JCT I 19
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.1632, -110.9902
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMay 2021
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating79 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length57 ft (17.4 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 traffic20,552 (2020)
Projected traffic20,562 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$2,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Irvington Road over Wash built?

It was built in 1960, making it 65 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1985.

What condition is Irvington Road over 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Irvington Road over Wash carry?

About 20,552 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Irvington Road over Wash?

The structure is 57 ft (17.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Irvington Road over Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.