Sahuarita Road over Drainage Channel
GoodPima County, Arizona · 1.5 MI Nogales Hwy. · Structure no. 08473
- Built
- 1977
- 48 years old, rebuilt 2014
- Condition
- Good
- inspected August 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 50 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 7,784
- 2023 count
- Owner
- Town / Township
- Town or Township Highway Agency
About this bridge
Sahuarita Road over Drainage Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Sahuarita Road over Drainage Channel in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1977 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 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 7,784 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 7,794 by 2042. The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Sahuarita Road over Drainage Channel built?
It was built in 1977, making it 48 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.
What condition is Sahuarita Road over Drainage 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 August 2023.
How much traffic does Sahuarita Road over Drainage Channel carry?
About 7,784 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Sahuarita Road over Drainage Channel?
The structure is 50 ft (15.2 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m).
Who owns Sahuarita Road over Drainage Channel?
It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.