US Bridges

Willis Ave over Large Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · S of Camino Del Toro · Structure no. 11596

Built
2005
20 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
56 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Willis Ave over Large Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Willis Ave over Large 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2024. The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesWillis Ave
CrossesLarge Wash
LocationS of Camino Del Toro
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates31.94828, -110.78653
Functional classUrban 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 evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating37.1 US tons
Inventory rating28.9 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length56 ft (17.1 m)
Longest span34 ft (10.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2022)
Projected traffic220 by 2024
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Willis Ave over Large Wash built?

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

What condition is Willis Ave 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Willis Ave over Large Wash carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Willis Ave over Large Wash?

The structure is 56 ft (17.1 m) long with a longest span of 34 ft (10.4 m).

Who owns Willis Ave over Large Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.