US Bridges

Romero Road over Flowing Wells Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 520 W. Romero Road · Structure no. 10342

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10
2021 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Romero Road over Flowing Wells Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Romero Road over Flowing Wells Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 years old, older 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 10 vehicles a day, roughly 25% of them trucks, projected to reach 20 by 2041. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRomero Road
CrossesFlowing Wells Wash
Location520 W. Romero Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.2699, -111.0051
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 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 rating99 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 traffic10 (2021)
Projected traffic20 by 2041
Trucks25%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Romero Road over Flowing Wells Wash built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Romero Road over Flowing Wells 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 Romero Road over Flowing Wells Wash carry?

About 10 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 25% are trucks.

How long is Romero Road over Flowing Wells Wash?

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

Who owns Romero Road over Flowing Wells Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.