US Bridges

Sah. Center Way over Wash

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 500 Ft W. Starlight Vie · Structure no. 11135

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
50 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
210
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Sah. Center Way over Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Sah. Center Way over Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 2012, so it is 13 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesSah. Center Way
CrossesWash
Location500 Ft W. Starlight Vie
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.9562, -110.9779
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 length50 ft (15.2 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 traffic210 (2023)
Projected traffic220 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 Sah. Center Way over Wash built?

It was built in 2012, making it 13 years old in 2025.

What condition is Sah. Center Way 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 Sah. Center Way over Wash carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Sah. Center Way over Wash?

The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 28 ft (8.5 m).

Who owns Sah. Center Way over Wash?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.