US Bridges

Cactus Forest RD over Un-Named Wash

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Pinal County, Arizona · 0.7 MI W JCT SR 79 · Structure no. 09066

Built
1961
64 years old
Condition
Good
inspected October 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
780
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cactus Forest RD over Un-Named Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cactus Forest RD over Un-Named Wash in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 1961, so it is 64 years old, older 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 780 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 790 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCactus Forest RD
CrossesUn-Named Wash
Location0.7 MI W JCT SR 79
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPinal County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.9584, -111.3456
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 inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating59 US tons
Inventory rating35.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width36 ft (11.1 m)
Roadway width34 ft (10.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic780 (2022)
Projected traffic790 by 2042
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

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 Cactus Forest RD over Un-Named Wash built?

It was built in 1961, making it 64 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cactus Forest RD over Un-Named 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 October 2023.

How much traffic does Cactus Forest RD over Un-Named Wash carry?

About 780 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cactus Forest RD over Un-Named Wash?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns Cactus Forest RD over Un-Named Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.