US Bridges

Courtney Crossing over Wildwood Wash

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Pima County, Arizona · 0.25 MI SW of Thornydale · Structure no. 10335

Built
1998
27 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
47 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
220
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Courtney Crossing over Wildwood Wash is a steel culvert carrying Courtney Crossing over Wildwood Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1998, so it is 27 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 220 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 230 by 2041. The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesCourtney Crossing
CrossesWildwood Wash
Location0.25 MI SW of Thornydale
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.3169, -111.0404
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 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 rating71 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length47 ft (14.3 m)
Longest span6 ft (1.8 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic220 (2021)
Projected traffic230 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Courtney Crossing over Wildwood Wash built?

It was built in 1998, making it 27 years old in 2025.

What condition is Courtney Crossing over Wildwood 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 Courtney Crossing over Wildwood Wash carry?

About 220 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Courtney Crossing over Wildwood Wash?

The structure is 47 ft (14.3 m) long with a longest span of 6 ft (1.8 m).

Who owns Courtney Crossing over Wildwood Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.