US Bridges

Alvernon Way over Julian Wash

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · S of I-10 · Structure no. 08730

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected January 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
68 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
47,804
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Alvernon Way over Julian Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Alvernon Way over Julian Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1984, so it is 41 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 47,804 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 47,814 by 2042. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesAlvernon Way
CrossesJulian Wash
LocationS of I-10
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.15456, -110.90924
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionJanuary 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourCountermeasures installed to correct a previously existing problem
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length68 ft (20.7 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 traffic47,804 (2023)
Projected traffic47,814 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Alvernon Way over Julian Wash built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025.

What condition is Alvernon Way over Julian Wash 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 Alvernon Way over Julian Wash carry?

About 47,804 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Alvernon Way over Julian Wash?

The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Alvernon Way over Julian Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.