US Bridges

Orange Grove RD over Nanini Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 900 East LA Cholla Blvd · Structure no. 11413

Built
1971
54 years old, rebuilt 2004
Condition
Good
inspected April 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
53 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
18,084
2014 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Orange Grove RD over Nanini Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Orange Grove RD over Nanini Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1971 and reconstructed in 2004, so it is 54 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in good condition with a lowest component rating of 7 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 18,084 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 18,094 by 2040. The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesOrange Grove RD
CrossesNanini Wash
Location900 East LA Cholla Blvd
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.32309, -111.00916
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating89 US tons
Inventory rating53 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length53 ft (16.2 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic18,084 (2014)
Projected traffic18,094 by 2040
Trucks5%
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

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Orange Grove RD over Nanini Wash built?

It was built in 1971, making it 54 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2004.

What condition is Orange Grove RD over Nanini Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in good condition. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted. The last reported inspection was in April 2024.

How much traffic does Orange Grove RD over Nanini Wash carry?

About 18,084 vehicles per day (2014 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Orange Grove RD over Nanini Wash?

The structure is 53 ft (16.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).

Who owns Orange Grove RD over Nanini Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.