US Bridges

LA Canada Drive over Large Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 0.7 MI S Esperanza Blvd · Structure no. 09977

Built
1988
37 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
11,950
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Canada Drive over Large Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying LA Canada Drive over Large Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1988, so it is 37 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 11,950 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,960 by 2041. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long and 120 ft wide.

CarriesLA Canada Drive
CrossesLarge Wash
Location0.7 MI S Esperanza Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates31.86295, -110.99654
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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating93 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width67 ft (20.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,950 (2021)
Projected traffic11,960 by 2041
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Large Wash built?

It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.

What condition is LA Canada Drive over Large 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 November 2023.

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

About 11,950 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is LA Canada Drive over Large Wash?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns LA Canada Drive over Large Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.