US Bridges

Tanque Verde Road over Agua Caliente Wash

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 0.3 MI E JCT Houghton RD · Structure no. 10009

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
300 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
7,994
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tanque Verde Road over Agua Caliente Wash is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Tanque Verde Road over Agua Caliente Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1994, so it is 31 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 7,994 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,004 by 2042. The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesTanque Verde Road
CrossesAgua Caliente Wash
Location0.3 MI E JCT Houghton RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.251, -110.7676
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating100 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadUnknown
Structure length300 ft (91.4 m)
Longest span75 ft (22.9 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width45 ft (13.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,994 (2022)
Projected traffic8,004 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
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 Tanque Verde Road over Agua Caliente Wash built?

It was built in 1994, making it 31 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tanque Verde Road over Agua Caliente 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Tanque Verde Road over Agua Caliente Wash carry?

About 7,994 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Tanque Verde Road over Agua Caliente Wash?

The structure is 300 ft (91.4 m) long with a longest span of 75 ft (22.9 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Tanque Verde Road over Agua Caliente Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.