US Bridges

Rancho S Blvd over Wash

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 0.29 MI N. Sahuarita Blvd · Structure no. 10952

Built
2004
21 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
32 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
4,885
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Rancho S Blvd over Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Rancho S Blvd 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 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 4,885 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 4,895 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesRancho S Blvd
CrossesWash
Location0.29 MI N. Sahuarita Blvd
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.9621, -110.9834
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Culvert5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionAugust 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
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
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span28 ft (8.5 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic4,885 (2023)
Projected traffic4,895 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure4
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 proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2017 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Rancho S Blvd over Wash built?

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

What condition is Rancho S Blvd 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 Rancho S Blvd over Wash carry?

About 4,885 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Rancho S Blvd over Wash?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Rancho S Blvd over Wash?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.