LA Canada Drive over Medium Wash
FairPima County, Arizona · 0.17 MI N Continental RD · Structure no. 09978
- Built
- 1988
- 37 years old
- Condition
- Fair
- inspected November 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 45 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 8,030
- 2021 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
LA Canada Drive over Medium Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying LA Canada Drive over Medium 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 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 8,030 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,040 by 2041. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long and 129 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).
Location
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 6 Satisfactory | Structural elements show some minor deterioration. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was LA Canada Drive over Medium Wash built?
It was built in 1988, making it 37 years old in 2025.
What condition is LA Canada Drive over Medium 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 November 2023.
How much traffic does LA Canada Drive over Medium Wash carry?
About 8,030 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is LA Canada Drive over Medium Wash?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 129 ft wide.
Who owns LA Canada Drive over Medium Wash?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.