US Bridges

Camino Del Tierra over Drainageway

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 500 Ft North Ina Road · Structure no. 08721

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Steel
Length
46 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
2,110
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Camino Del Tierra over Drainageway is a steel culvert carrying Camino Del Tierra over Drainageway in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1980, so it is 45 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 2,110 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 2,120 by 2042. The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesCamino Del Tierra
CrossesDrainageway
Location500 Ft North Ina Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.33908, -111.03744
Functional classRural Minor 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 protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
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 adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialSteel
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length46 ft (14 m)
Longest span4 ft (1.2 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic2,110 (2023)
Projected traffic2,120 by 2042
Trucks2%
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

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 Camino Del Tierra over Drainageway built?

It was built in 1980, making it 45 years old in 2025.

What condition is Camino Del Tierra 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 Camino Del Tierra over Drainageway carry?

About 2,110 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Camino Del Tierra over Drainageway?

The structure is 46 ft (14 m) long with a longest span of 4 ft (1.2 m).

Who owns Camino Del Tierra over Drainageway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.