US Bridges

Speedway Boulevard over Ricardo Small Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 0.3 MI E JCT Camino Seco · Structure no. 10266

Built
1987
38 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,498
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Speedway Boulevard over Ricardo Small Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Speedway Boulevard over Ricardo Small Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1987, so it is 38 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 18,498 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,508 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSpeedway Boulevard
CrossesRicardo Small Wash
Location0.3 MI E JCT Camino Seco
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.2355, -110.8012
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic18,498 (2020)
Projected traffic18,508 by 2040
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Speedway Boulevard over Ricardo Small Wash built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025.

What condition is Speedway Boulevard over Ricardo Small 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 Speedway Boulevard over Ricardo Small Wash carry?

About 18,498 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Speedway Boulevard over Ricardo Small Wash?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Speedway Boulevard over Ricardo Small Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.