US Bridges

River Road over Via Entrada Wash

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 100 Ft W Via Entrada · Structure no. 09993

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
42 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
38,224
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Via Entrada Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying River Road over Via Entrada Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 38,224 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,234 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRiver Road
CrossesVia Entrada Wash
Location100 Ft W Via Entrada
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.29168, -110.95073
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating52 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,224 (2022)
Projected traffic38,234 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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

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 River Road over Via Entrada Wash built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over Via Entrada 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does River Road over Via Entrada Wash carry?

About 38,224 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Via Entrada Wash?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns River Road over Via Entrada Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.