US Bridges

Ocotillo Rim Trail over Medium Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · W of Hougston RD · Structure no. 11585

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
310
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ocotillo Rim Trail over Medium Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ocotillo Rim Trail over Medium 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 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 310 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 320 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long.

CarriesOcotillo Rim Trail
CrossesMedium Wash
LocationW of Hougston RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates31.91628, -110.77364
Functional classRural Local

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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating82 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length43 ft (13.1 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 traffic310 (2022)
Projected traffic320 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Ocotillo Rim Trail over Medium Wash built?

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

What condition is Ocotillo Rim Trail 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Ocotillo Rim Trail over Medium Wash carry?

About 310 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Ocotillo Rim Trail over Medium Wash?

The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ocotillo Rim Trail over Medium Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.