US Bridges

Camino De LA Tiera over Medium Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · N of Ave Obregon · Structure no. 11583

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
32 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
1,020
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camino De LA Tiera over Medium Wash is a steel culvert carrying Camino De LA Tiera over Medium Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 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 1,020 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,030 by 2041. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCamino De LA Tiera
CrossesMedium Wash
LocationN of Ave Obregon
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.12083, -111.0375
Functional classUrban Collector

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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating47.8 US tons
Inventory rating36.8 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span3 ft (0.9 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,020 (2021)
Projected traffic1,030 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Camino De LA Tiera over Medium Wash built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camino De LA Tiera 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Camino De LA Tiera over Medium Wash carry?

About 1,020 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Camino De LA Tiera over Medium Wash?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 3 ft (0.9 m).

Who owns Camino De LA Tiera over Medium Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.