US Bridges

River Road over Friendly Village Wash

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 0.1 MI W Stone Ave · Structure no. 10336

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
29,076
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

River Road over Friendly Village Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying River Road over Friendly Village Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 29,076 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 29,086 by 2040. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesRiver Road
CrossesFriendly Village Wash
Location0.1 MI W Stone Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.2965, -110.9726
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic29,076 (2020)
Projected traffic29,086 by 2040
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 River Road over Friendly Village Wash built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is River Road over Friendly Village Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in August 2021.

How much traffic does River Road over Friendly Village Wash carry?

About 29,076 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is River Road over Friendly Village Wash?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns River Road over Friendly Village Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.