US Bridges

Kortsen Road over Smith Wash

Good

Pinal County, Arizona · 1 MI East of SR347 · Structure no. 11662

Built
2022
3 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
43 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,100
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kortsen Road over Smith Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Kortsen Road over Smith Wash in Pinal County, Arizona. It was built in 2022, so it is 3 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 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 1,100 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,110 by 2042. The structure is 43 ft (13.1 m) long.

Location

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CarriesKortsen Road
CrossesSmith Wash
Location1 MI East of SR347
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPinal County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.9084, -112.0324
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionMay 2022
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating96 US tons
Inventory rating57 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHL 93
Structure length43 ft (13.1 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck0 ft (0 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,100 (2022)
Projected traffic1,110 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed—
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 Kortsen Road over Smith Wash built?

It was built in 2022, making it 3 years old in 2025.

What condition is Kortsen Road over Smith 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 2022.

How much traffic does Kortsen Road over Smith Wash carry?

About 1,100 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kortsen Road over Smith Wash?

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

Who owns Kortsen Road over Smith Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.