US Bridges

Ave Del Sol over Pds South Drainage

Good

Cochise County, Arizona · 1.2 MI S of SR 90 · Structure no. 09988

Built
1986
39 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
82 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
355
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ave Del Sol over Pds South Drainage is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ave Del Sol over Pds South Drainage in Cochise County, Arizona. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 355 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 365 by 2042. The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 98.8 mi (159 km).

CarriesAve Del Sol
CrossesPds South Drainage
Location1.2 MI S of SR 90
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates31.53889, -110.24444
Functional classUrban 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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionAugust 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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating70 US tons
Inventory rating42 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length82 ft (25 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic355 (2024)
Projected traffic365 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Ave Del Sol over Pds South Drainage built?

It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.

What condition is Ave Del Sol over Pds South Drainage 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 August 2024.

How much traffic does Ave Del Sol over Pds South Drainage carry?

About 355 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ave Del Sol over Pds South Drainage?

The structure is 82 ft (25 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Ave Del Sol over Pds South Drainage?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.