US Bridges

Fairview Ave over Flowing Wells So Drain

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 0.2 MI N Miracle Mile RD · Structure no. 08691

Built
1970
55 years old
Condition
Good
inspected July 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
24 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
5,303
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Fairview Ave over Flowing Wells So Drain is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Fairview Ave over Flowing Wells So Drain in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1970, so it is 55 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 5,303 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,313 by 2042. The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesFairview Ave
CrossesFlowing Wells So Drain
Location0.2 MI N Miracle Mile RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.2641, -110.9866
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 protection6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Culvert7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length24 ft (7.3 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 traffic5,303 (2023)
Projected traffic5,313 by 2042
Trucks5%
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

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 Fairview Ave over Flowing Wells So Drain built?

It was built in 1970, making it 55 years old in 2025.

What condition is Fairview Ave over Flowing Wells So Drain 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 July 2023.

How much traffic does Fairview Ave over Flowing Wells So Drain carry?

About 5,303 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Fairview Ave over Flowing Wells So Drain?

The structure is 24 ft (7.3 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Fairview Ave over Flowing Wells So Drain?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.