US Bridges

Cardinal Avenue over Drainageway

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 300 South of Valencia · Structure no. 08635

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
75 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
6,797
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Cardinal Avenue over Drainageway is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Cardinal Avenue over Drainageway in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1981, so it is 44 years old, younger 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.

It carries about 6,797 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 6,807 by 2042. The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesCardinal Avenue
CrossesDrainageway
Location300 South of Valencia
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.13286, -111.0288
Functional classUrban Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating57 US tons
Inventory rating34 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length75 ft (22.9 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,797 (2023)
Projected traffic6,807 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
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 Cardinal Avenue over Drainageway built?

It was built in 1981, making it 44 years old in 2025.

What condition is Cardinal Avenue over Drainageway 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 January 2024.

How much traffic does Cardinal Avenue over Drainageway carry?

About 6,797 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Cardinal Avenue over Drainageway?

The structure is 75 ft (22.9 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Cardinal Avenue over Drainageway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.