US Bridges

Nogales HWY over Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 5.2 MI North JCT I 19 · Structure no. 10486

Built
1938
87 years old, rebuilt 1953
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
9,377
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nogales HWY over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Nogales HWY over Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1953, so it is 87 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 9,377 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,387 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 9.9 mi (16 km).

Location

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CarriesNogales HWY
CrossesWash
Location5.2 MI North JCT I 19
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.9709, -110.9545
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic9,377 (2023)
Projected traffic9,387 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed9.9 mi (16 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 Nogales HWY over Wash built?

It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1953.

What condition is Nogales HWY 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Nogales HWY over Wash carry?

About 9,377 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nogales HWY over Wash?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns Nogales HWY over Wash?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.