US Bridges

American Way over Walker Butte Wash Rca #3

Good

Pinal County, Arizona · 0.3 MI E of Hunt Highway · Structure no. 10816

Built
2006
19 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
810
2020 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

American Way over Walker Butte Wash Rca #3 is a concrete continuous culvert carrying American Way over Walker Butte Wash Rca #3 in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 2006, so it is 19 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 810 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 820 by 2040. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAmerican Way
CrossesWalker Butte Wash Rca #3
Location0.3 MI E of Hunt Highway
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates33.05597, -111.48083
Functional classRural Local

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
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span36 ft (11 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic810 (2020)
Projected traffic820 by 2040
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 American Way over Walker Butte Wash Rca #3 built?

It was built in 2006, making it 19 years old in 2025.

What condition is American Way over Walker Butte Wash Rca #3 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 American Way over Walker Butte Wash Rca #3 carry?

About 810 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is American Way over Walker Butte Wash Rca #3?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 36 ft (11 m).

Who owns American Way over Walker Butte Wash Rca #3?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.