US Bridges

Tucson Blvd over Airport Wash

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 0.8 MI S of Valencia Road · Structure no. 07844

Built
1990
35 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
115 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
7,259
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Tucson Blvd over Airport Wash is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Tucson Blvd over Airport Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1990, so it is 35 years old, younger 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 6 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 7,259 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,269 by 2042. The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesTucson Blvd
CrossesAirport Wash
Location0.8 MI S of Valencia Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.122, -110.9345
Functional classUrban Collector

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.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
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 adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating43 US tons
Inventory rating26 US tons

Structure

Structure typeBox Beam or Girders - Multiple
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length115 ft (35.1 m)
Longest span56 ft (17.1 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width48 ft (14.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,259 (2023)
Projected traffic7,269 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionOne-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Tucson Blvd over Airport Wash built?

It was built in 1990, making it 35 years old in 2025.

What condition is Tucson Blvd over Airport 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 Tucson Blvd over Airport Wash carry?

About 7,259 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Tucson Blvd over Airport Wash?

The structure is 115 ft (35.1 m) long with a longest span of 56 ft (17.1 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Tucson Blvd over Airport Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.