US Bridges

Russell Road over Wash

Fair

Pinal County, Arizona · 75 N JCT Maricopa-Cg · Structure no. 07849

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected October 2022
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
36 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2021 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Russell Road over Wash is a steel culvert carrying Russell Road over Wash in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2041. The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 5 mi (8 km).

Location

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CarriesRussell Road
CrossesWash
Location75 N JCT Maricopa-Cg
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPinal County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.9736, -111.9123
Functional classRural Minor Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating58 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length36 ft (11 m)
Longest span7 ft (2.1 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2021)
Projected traffic310 by 2041
Trucks5%
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

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 Russell Road over Wash built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Russell Road 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 October 2022.

How much traffic does Russell Road over Wash carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2021 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Russell Road over Wash?

The structure is 36 ft (11 m) long with a longest span of 7 ft (2.1 m).

Who owns Russell Road over Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.