US Bridges

Ridgeside Drive over Wash

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Pima County, Arizona · 0.5 MI N JCT Broadway Bl · Structure no. 10253

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
44 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
900
2017 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ridgeside Drive over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ridgeside Drive over 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 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 900 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 910 by 2037. The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRidgeside Drive
CrossesWash
Location0.5 MI N JCT Broadway Bl
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.2272, -110.761
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionOctober 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length44 ft (13.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic900 (2017)
Projected traffic910 by 2037
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Ridgeside Drive over Wash built?

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

What condition is Ridgeside Drive 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 October 2021.

How much traffic does Ridgeside Drive over Wash carry?

About 900 vehicles per day (2017 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Ridgeside Drive over Wash?

The structure is 44 ft (13.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ridgeside Drive over Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.