US Bridges

Kleindale Road over Alvernon Way Channel

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 100 Ft E JCT Alvernon Way · Structure no. 08690

Built
1981
44 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
38 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
200
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Kleindale Road over Alvernon Way Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Kleindale Road over Alvernon Way Channel 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 200 vehicles a day, roughly 1% of them trucks, projected to reach 210 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 40 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesKleindale Road
CrossesAlvernon Way Channel
Location100 Ft E JCT Alvernon Way
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.2687, -110.9094
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
Channel and channel protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating67 US tons
Inventory rating40 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length38 ft (11.6 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width40 ft (12.2 m)
Roadway width32 ft (9.8 m)
Vertical clearance over deck30 ft (9.1 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic200 (2022)
Projected traffic210 by 2042
Trucks1%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
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 Kleindale Road over Alvernon Way Channel built?

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

What condition is Kleindale Road over Alvernon Way 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Kleindale Road over Alvernon Way Channel carry?

About 200 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 1% are trucks.

How long is Kleindale Road over Alvernon Way Channel?

The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 40 ft wide.

Who owns Kleindale Road over Alvernon Way Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.