US Bridges

E Tangerine RD over Wash

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 1.2 MI W JCT SR 77 · Structure no. 11708

Built
1992
33 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
1,006 ft
8 main spans
Daily traffic
10,012
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Tangerine RD over Wash is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying E Tangerine RD over Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1992, so it is 33 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 10,012 vehicles a day, roughly 8% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,022 by 2042. The structure is 1,006 ft (306.6 m) long and 45 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesE Tangerine RD
CrossesWash
Location1.2 MI W JCT SR 77
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.4257, -110.9552
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating39 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans8
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,006 ft (306.6 m)
Longest span125 ft (38.1 m)
Deck width45 ft (13.8 m)
Roadway width42 ft (12.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic10,012 (2024)
Projected traffic10,022 by 2042
Trucks8%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 E Tangerine RD over Wash built?

It was built in 1992, making it 33 years old in 2025.

What condition is E Tangerine RD over 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does E Tangerine RD over Wash carry?

About 10,012 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 8% are trucks.

How long is E Tangerine RD over Wash?

The structure is 1,006 ft (306.6 m) long with a longest span of 125 ft (38.1 m) and a deck 45 ft wide.

Who owns E Tangerine RD over Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.