US Bridges

South 12 Avenue over Julian Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 0.8 MI N JCT Ajo Way · Structure no. 08271

Built
1963
62 years old
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
5,123
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

South 12 Avenue over Julian Wash is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying South 12 Avenue over Julian Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1963, so it is 62 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 5,123 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,133 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 48 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSouth 12 Avenue
CrossesJulian Wash
Location0.8 MI N JCT Ajo Way
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.1891, -110.9776
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
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 evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
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 rating82 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width48 ft (14.6 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,123 (2023)
Projected traffic5,133 by 2042
Trucks1%
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 South 12 Avenue over Julian Wash built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025.

What condition is South 12 Avenue 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 South 12 Avenue over Julian Wash carry?

About 5,123 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is South 12 Avenue over Julian Wash?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 48 ft wide.

Who owns South 12 Avenue over Julian Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.