US Bridges

Valencia Road over Pantano Wash

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 2 MI E of Houghton RD · Structure no. 11640

Built
2020
5 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
377 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
653
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valencia Road over Pantano Wash is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Valencia Road over Pantano Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 2020, so it is 5 years old, younger than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 653 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 663 by 2042. The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long and 49 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesValencia Road
CrossesPantano Wash
Location2 MI E of Houghton RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.1266, -110.7439
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length377 ft (114.9 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width49 ft (14.8 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic653 (2022)
Projected traffic663 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 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 Road over Pantano Wash built?

It was built in 2020, making it 5 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valencia Road over Pantano Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in December 2024.

How much traffic does Valencia Road over Pantano Wash carry?

About 653 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Valencia Road over Pantano Wash?

The structure is 377 ft (114.9 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 49 ft wide.

Who owns Valencia Road over Pantano Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.