US Bridges

Starr Pass Blvd over Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 1.6 MI W Greasewood RD · Structure no. 10327

Built
1993
32 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
70 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,661
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Starr Pass Blvd over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Starr Pass Blvd over Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1993, so it is 32 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 1,661 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,671 by 2040. The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

CarriesStarr Pass Blvd
CrossesWash
Location1.6 MI W Greasewood RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.21236, -111.04313
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length70 ft (21.3 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 traffic1,661 (2020)
Projected traffic1,671 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Starr Pass Blvd over Wash built?

It was built in 1993, making it 32 years old in 2025.

What condition is Starr Pass Blvd 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 April 2021.

How much traffic does Starr Pass Blvd over Wash carry?

About 1,661 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Starr Pass Blvd over Wash?

The structure is 70 ft (21.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Starr Pass Blvd over Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.