US Bridges

Pendleton Drive over Sonoita Creek Wash

Good

Santa Cruz County, Arizona · 1 MI S. of Rio Rico Dr. · Structure no. 11707

Built
2023
2 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
98 ft
11 main spans
Daily traffic
1,506
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pendleton Drive over Sonoita Creek Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Pendleton Drive over Sonoita Creek Wash in Santa Cruz County, Arizona. It was built in 2023, so it is 2 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 1,506 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 1,516 by 2042. The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesPendleton Drive
CrossesSonoita Creek Wash
Location1 MI S. of Rio Rico Dr.
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountySanta Cruz County
StateArizona
Coordinates31.4636, -110.9741
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 protection9 ExcellentNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans11
Design loadHL 93
Structure length98 ft (29.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,506 (2022)
Projected traffic1,516 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 Pendleton Drive over Sonoita Creek Wash built?

It was built in 2023, making it 2 years old in 2025.

What condition is Pendleton Drive over Sonoita Creek 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Pendleton Drive over Sonoita Creek Wash carry?

About 1,506 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Pendleton Drive over Sonoita Creek Wash?

The structure is 98 ft (29.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Pendleton Drive over Sonoita Creek Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.