US Bridges

Valencia Road over Drainage Way

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 0.8 MI W of Houghton Road · Structure no. 07545

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
10,141
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valencia Road over Drainage Way is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Valencia Road over Drainage Way in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 10,141 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 10,151 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesValencia Road
CrossesDrainage Way
Location0.8 MI W of Houghton Road
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.119, -110.78722
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionNovember 2023
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 rating84 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 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 traffic10,141 (2022)
Projected traffic10,151 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Valencia Road over Drainage Way built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Valencia Road over Drainage Way 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 Valencia Road over Drainage Way carry?

About 10,141 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Valencia Road over Drainage Way?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Valencia Road over Drainage Way?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.