US Bridges

Mountain Laurel DR over Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 0.1 MI W JCT Whsp Rdg DR · Structure no. 10331

Built
2001
24 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
260
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Mountain Laurel DR over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Mountain Laurel DR over Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 2001, so it is 24 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 260 vehicles a day, projected to reach 270 by 2042. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesMountain Laurel DR
CrossesWash
Location0.1 MI W JCT Whsp Rdg DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.4212, -111.0064
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 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span16 ft (4.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic260 (2022)
Projected traffic270 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Mountain Laurel DR over Wash built?

It was built in 2001, making it 24 years old in 2025.

What condition is Mountain Laurel DR 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 2022.

How much traffic does Mountain Laurel DR over Wash carry?

About 260 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Mountain Laurel DR over Wash?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 16 ft (4.9 m).

Who owns Mountain Laurel DR over Wash?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.