US Bridges

Old Father Road over Drainageway Channel

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 450 Ft S Magee RD · Structure no. 08464

Built
1977
48 years old, rebuilt 1980
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
41 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
6,279
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Father Road over Drainageway Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Old Father Road over Drainageway Channel in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 1980, 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 6,279 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,289 by 2032. The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long and 81 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Father Road
CrossesDrainageway Channel
Location450 Ft S Magee RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.34749, -111.05543
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
Channel and channel protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating51 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length41 ft (12.5 m)
Longest span9 ft (2.7 m)
Deck width81 ft (24.7 m)
Roadway width70 ft (21.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,279 (2023)
Projected traffic6,289 by 2032
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

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 Old Father Road over Drainageway Channel built?

It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.

What condition is Old Father Road over Drainageway Channel 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 Old Father Road over Drainageway Channel carry?

About 6,279 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Old Father Road over Drainageway Channel?

The structure is 41 ft (12.5 m) long with a longest span of 9 ft (2.7 m) and a deck 81 ft wide.

Who owns Old Father Road over Drainageway Channel?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.