US Bridges

Cortaro Farms RD over Medium Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 100 W of Club DR · Structure no. 11438

Built
2012
13 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
29 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
12,010
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cortaro Farms RD over Medium Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cortaro Farms RD over Medium 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 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 12,010 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 12,020 by 2042. The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long and 134 ft wide.

CarriesCortaro Farms RD
CrossesMedium Wash
Location100 W of Club DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.35816, -111.03766
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating72 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length29 ft (8.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width134 ft (40.8 m)
Roadway width92 ft (28 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic12,010 (2022)
Projected traffic12,020 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure5
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Cortaro Farms RD over Medium Wash built?

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

What condition is Cortaro Farms RD over Medium 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Cortaro Farms RD over Medium Wash carry?

About 12,010 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Cortaro Farms RD over Medium Wash?

The structure is 29 ft (8.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 134 ft wide.

Who owns Cortaro Farms RD over Medium Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.