US Bridges

W Produce Row over Nogales Wash

Fair

Santa Cruz County, Arizona · 0.02 MI E JCT B 19 · Structure no. 08173

Built
1900
125 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
41 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
1,000
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

W Produce Row over Nogales Wash is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying W Produce Row over Nogales Wash in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. It was built in 1900, so it is 125 years old, older 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 5 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 1,000 vehicles a day, roughly 30% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,010 by 2042. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 30 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

Location

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CarriesW Produce Row
CrossesNogales Wash
Location0.02 MI E JCT B 19
RouteCity Street 0
CountySanta Cruz County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.3792, -110.9405
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

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

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating49.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadH 15
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span40 ft (12.2 m)
Deck width30 ft (9.1 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,000 (2023)
Projected traffic1,010 by 2042
Trucks30%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed98.8 mi (159 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$1,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was W Produce Row over Nogales Wash built?

It was built in 1900, making it 125 years old in 2025.

What condition is W Produce Row over Nogales 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does W Produce Row over Nogales Wash carry?

About 1,000 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 30% are trucks.

How long is W Produce Row over Nogales Wash?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 40 ft (12.2 m) and a deck 30 ft wide.

Who owns W Produce Row over Nogales Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.