US Bridges

Soledad Avenue over Drainage Channel

FairPosted for load

Pima County, Arizona · 300 Ft N Orangewood · Structure no. 08460

Built
1977
48 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected December 2024
Type
Tee Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
38 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
297
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Soledad Avenue over Drainage Channel is a prestressed concrete tee beam carrying Soledad Avenue over Drainage Channel in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1977, so it is 48 years old, older 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. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 297 vehicles a day, projected to reach 307 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 50 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesSoledad Avenue
CrossesDrainage Channel
Location300 Ft N Orangewood
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.34851, -111.05325
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating38 US tons
Inventory rating23 US tons

Structure

Structure typeTee Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span38 ft (11.6 m)
Deck width50 ft (15.2 m)
Roadway width40 ft (12.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic297 (2022)
Projected traffic307 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty 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 Soledad Avenue over Drainage Channel built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025.

What condition is Soledad Avenue over Drainage Channel 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 December 2024.

How much traffic does Soledad Avenue over Drainage Channel carry?

About 297 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Soledad Avenue over Drainage Channel?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 38 ft (11.6 m) and a deck 50 ft wide.

Who owns Soledad Avenue over Drainage Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.