US Bridges

Speedway Boulevard over Mosaic Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · INLET@300 W Silverbell · Structure no. 10320

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
8,613
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Speedway Boulevard over Mosaic Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Speedway Boulevard over Mosaic Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 8,613 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,623 by 2040. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesSpeedway Boulevard
CrossesMosaic Wash
LocationINLET@300 W Silverbell
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.2356, -111.005
Functional classUrban Minor 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 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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating82 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic8,613 (2020)
Projected traffic8,623 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
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 Speedway Boulevard over Mosaic Wash built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Speedway Boulevard over Mosaic 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 Speedway Boulevard over Mosaic Wash carry?

About 8,613 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Speedway Boulevard over Mosaic Wash?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Speedway Boulevard over Mosaic Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.