US Bridges

Paseo Celestial over Wash

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 300 Ft W JCT LA Villita · Structure no. 10950

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
52 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,010
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Paseo Celestial over Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Paseo Celestial over Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 2004, so it is 21 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 1,010 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,020 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPaseo Celestial
CrossesWash
Location300 Ft W JCT LA Villita
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates31.9669, -110.9705
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating41 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length52 ft (15.8 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,010 (2023)
Projected traffic1,020 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Paseo Celestial over Wash built?

It was built in 2004, making it 21 years old in 2025.

What condition is Paseo Celestial over 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 2023.

How much traffic does Paseo Celestial over Wash carry?

About 1,010 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Paseo Celestial over Wash?

The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m).

Who owns Paseo Celestial over Wash?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.