US Bridges

Rancho S Blvd over Wash

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 1.3 MI N Sahuarita Blvd. · Structure no. 10969

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
61 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,010
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 2005, so it is 20 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 5,010 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2042. The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesRancho S Blvd
CrossesWash
Location1.3 MI N Sahuarita Blvd.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.9689, -110.9714
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.
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length61 ft (18.6 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,010 (2023)
Projected traffic520 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Rancho S Blvd over Wash built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 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 5,010 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Rancho S Blvd over Wash?

The structure is 61 ft (18.6 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m).

Who owns Rancho S Blvd over Wash?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.