US Bridges

Valencia RD over Small Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 1.2 MI SE FR Junc SR86 · Structure no. 11619

Built
2018
7 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
37 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
8,881
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valencia RD over Small Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Valencia RD over Small Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 2018, so it is 7 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 8,881 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 8,891 by 2041. The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesValencia RD
CrossesSmall Wash
Location1.2 MI SE FR Junc SR86
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.13306, -111.15
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.
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating74 US tons
Inventory rating44 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length37 ft (11.3 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 traffic8,881 (2021)
Projected traffic8,891 by 2041
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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 Valencia RD over Small Wash built?

It was built in 2018, making it 7 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valencia RD over Small 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 Valencia RD over Small Wash carry?

About 8,881 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Valencia RD over Small Wash?

The structure is 37 ft (11.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Valencia RD over Small Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.