US Bridges

West 44th ST over Julian Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 600 Ft W JCT 6th Ave · Structure no. 08270

Built
1964
61 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
63 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
750
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

West 44th ST over Julian Wash is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying West 44th ST over Julian Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1964, so it is 61 years old, older 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 750 vehicles a day, projected to reach 760 by 2042. The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long and 36 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesWest 44th ST
CrossesJulian Wash
Location600 Ft W JCT 6th Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.1851, -110.9706
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Good

All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating24 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length63 ft (19.2 m)
Longest span62 ft (18.9 m)
Deck width36 ft (11 m)
Roadway width28 ft (8.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic750 (2023)
Projected traffic760 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-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 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 West 44th ST over Julian Wash built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025.

What condition is West 44th ST over Julian 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does West 44th ST over Julian Wash carry?

About 750 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is West 44th ST over Julian Wash?

The structure is 63 ft (19.2 m) long with a longest span of 62 ft (18.9 m) and a deck 36 ft wide.

Who owns West 44th ST over Julian Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.