US Bridges

Papago Road over Wash Rcb

Good

Pinal County, Arizona · 7.78 MI N of JCT SR 84 · Structure no. 06909

Built
1987
38 years old, rebuilt 1993
Condition
Good
inspected April 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
4,657
2020 count
Owner
State
State Highway Agency

About this bridge

Papago Road over Wash Rcb is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Papago Road over Wash Rcb in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 1987 and reconstructed in 1993, so it is 38 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 4,657 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,971 by 2040. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

CarriesPapago Road
CrossesWash Rcb
Location7.78 MI N of JCT SR 84
RouteState Highway 347
StateArizona
Coordinates32.9856, -112.0483
Functional classRural Major Collector

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 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 traffic4,657 (2020)
Projected traffic13,971 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed5 mi (8 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerState Highway Agency
Maintained byState 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 Papago Road over Wash Rcb built?

It was built in 1987, making it 38 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1993.

What condition is Papago Road over Wash Rcb 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 April 2022.

How much traffic does Papago Road over Wash Rcb carry?

About 4,657 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Papago Road over Wash Rcb?

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

Who owns Papago Road over Wash Rcb?

It is owned by the State Highway Agency.