US Bridges

Ashford Drive over Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 100 NE JCT Rita RD · Structure no. 10284

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
52 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
320
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ashford Drive over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ashford 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 320 vehicles a day, projected to reach 330 by 2040. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAshford Drive
CrossesWash
Location100 NE JCT Rita RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.1094, -110.7863
Functional classUrban Local

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 inspectionDecember 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 length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic320 (2020)
Projected traffic330 by 2040
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Ashford Drive over Wash built?

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

What condition is Ashford 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 December 2021.

How much traffic does Ashford Drive over Wash carry?

About 320 vehicles per day (2020 count).

How long is Ashford Drive over Wash?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Ashford Drive over Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.