US Bridges

Plumer Ave over Airport Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 0.5 MI S JCT Valencia RD · Structure no. 08685

Built
1967
58 years old
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
74 ft
7 main spans
Daily traffic
2,200
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Plumer Ave over Airport Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Plumer Ave over Airport Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1967, so it is 58 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 2,200 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,210 by 2040. The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long and 34 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesPlumer Ave
CrossesAirport Wash
Location0.5 MI S JCT Valencia RD
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.1256, -110.9391
Functional classUrban Local

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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans7
Design loadHS 20
Structure length74 ft (22.6 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width34 ft (10.4 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,200 (2020)
Projected traffic2,210 by 2040
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 Plumer Ave over Airport Wash built?

It was built in 1967, making it 58 years old in 2025.

What condition is Plumer Ave over Airport 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Plumer Ave over Airport Wash carry?

About 2,200 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Plumer Ave over Airport Wash?

The structure is 74 ft (22.6 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 34 ft wide.

Who owns Plumer Ave over Airport Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.