US Bridges

Calle Arroyo Sur over Wash

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 0.32 MI W of Nogales HWY · Structure no. 11138

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete
Length
62 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
510
2023 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Calle Arroyo Sur over Wash is a concrete culvert carrying Calle Arroyo Sur 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 510 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 520 by 2042. The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesCalle Arroyo Sur
CrossesWash
Location0.32 MI W of Nogales HWY
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates31.9134, -110.984
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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete
DeckNot applicable
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length62 ft (18.9 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic510 (2023)
Projected traffic520 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Calle Arroyo Sur over Wash built?

It was built in 2005, making it 20 years old in 2025.

What condition is Calle Arroyo Sur 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 Calle Arroyo Sur over Wash carry?

About 510 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Calle Arroyo Sur over Wash?

The structure is 62 ft (18.9 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m).

Who owns Calle Arroyo Sur over Wash?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.