US Bridges

Bullfinch DR over Large Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · N of W Valencia RD · Structure no. 11591

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
410
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bullfinch DR over Large Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bullfinch DR over Large Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 410 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 420 by 2041. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesBullfinch DR
CrossesLarge Wash
LocationN of W Valencia RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.13389, -111.14306
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating67 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 traffic410 (2021)
Projected traffic420 by 2041
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Bullfinch DR over Large Wash built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bullfinch DR over Large 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 Bullfinch DR over Large Wash carry?

About 410 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bullfinch DR over Large Wash?

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

Who owns Bullfinch DR over Large Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.