US Bridges

Tucson Blvd over Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 0.2 MI N JCT Drexel RD · Structure no. 09935

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
17,930
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tucson Blvd over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Tucson Blvd over Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 17,930 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 17,940 by 2042. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long and 94 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTucson Blvd
CrossesWash
Location0.2 MI N JCT Drexel RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.1515, -110.935
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width94 ft (28.6 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic17,930 (2023)
Projected traffic17,940 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Tucson Blvd over Wash built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tucson Blvd over 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Tucson Blvd over Wash carry?

About 17,930 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tucson Blvd over Wash?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 94 ft wide.

Who owns Tucson Blvd over Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.