US Bridges

Florence/Kelvin Hy over Wash

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Pinal County, Arizona · 0.1 MI E JCT SR79 · Structure no. 07845

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
65 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
1,529
2012 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Florence/Kelvin Hy over Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Florence/Kelvin Hy over Wash in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 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 1,529 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,539 by 2036. The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long and 52 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesFlorence/Kelvin Hy
CrossesWash
Location0.1 MI E JCT SR79
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPinal County
StateArizona
Coordinates33.00278, -111.36944
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 inspectionMay 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length65 ft (19.8 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width52 ft (15.9 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.7 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,529 (2012)
Projected traffic1,539 by 2036
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

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 Florence/Kelvin Hy over Wash built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Florence/Kelvin Hy over 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 May 2024.

How much traffic does Florence/Kelvin Hy over Wash carry?

About 1,529 vehicles per day (2012 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Florence/Kelvin Hy over Wash?

The structure is 65 ft (19.8 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 52 ft wide.

Who owns Florence/Kelvin Hy over Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.