US Bridges

Nogales HWY over Lee Moore Wash

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 8.8 MI North JCT I 19 · Structure no. 10487

Built
1973
52 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
128 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
11,193
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Nogales HWY over Lee Moore Wash is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Nogales HWY over Lee Moore Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1973, so it is 52 years old, older 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 5 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 11,193 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 11,203 by 2042. The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 26.7 mi (43 km).

Location

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CarriesNogales HWY
CrossesLee Moore Wash
Location8.8 MI North JCT I 19
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.02346, -110.94963
Functional classUrban Minor 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
Deck5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating89.9 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length128 ft (39 m)
Longest span63 ft (19.2 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width46 ft (13.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic11,193 (2022)
Projected traffic11,203 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed26.7 mi (43 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Lee Moore Wash built?

It was built in 1973, making it 52 years old in 2025.

What condition is Nogales HWY over Lee Moore 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Nogales HWY over Lee Moore Wash carry?

About 11,193 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Nogales HWY over Lee Moore Wash?

The structure is 128 ft (39 m) long with a longest span of 63 ft (19.2 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns Nogales HWY over Lee Moore Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.