US Bridges

Prince Road over Christmas Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 0.2 MI W Tucson Blvd · Structure no. 10290

Built
1994
31 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
13,553
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Prince Road over Christmas Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Prince Road over Christmas 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 13,553 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,563 by 2040. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesPrince Road
CrossesChristmas Wash
Location0.2 MI W Tucson Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.2723, -110.9381
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 inspectionAugust 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 alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating86 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 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 traffic13,553 (2020)
Projected traffic13,563 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Prince Road over Christmas Wash built?

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

What condition is Prince Road over Christmas 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 August 2021.

How much traffic does Prince Road over Christmas Wash carry?

About 13,553 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Prince Road over Christmas Wash?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Prince Road over Christmas Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.