US Bridges

Swan RD over Fietch Caida Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · S of Junc of E River RD · Structure no. 11584

Built
1969
56 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
22 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
26,708
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swan RD over Fietch Caida Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Swan RD over Fietch Caida Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1969, so it is 56 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 26,708 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 26,718 by 2041. The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSwan RD
CrossesFietch Caida Wash
LocationS of Junc of E River RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.2782, -110.8926
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length22 ft (6.7 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic26,708 (2021)
Projected traffic26,718 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Swan RD over Fietch Caida Wash built?

It was built in 1969, making it 56 years old in 2025.

What condition is Swan RD over Fietch Caida 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 Swan RD over Fietch Caida Wash carry?

About 26,708 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Swan RD over Fietch Caida Wash?

The structure is 22 ft (6.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Swan RD over Fietch Caida Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.