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Barque DR over Drainageway

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Pima County, Arizona · At Old Father Road · Structure no. 08735

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
32 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
1,193
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Barque DR over Drainageway is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Barque DR 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 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 1,193 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,203 by 2042. The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long and 67 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBarque DR
CrossesDrainageway
LocationAt Old Father Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.34917, -111.05566
Functional classRural Minor 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 inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating53 US tons
Inventory rating32 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length32 ft (9.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width67 ft (20.4 m)
Roadway width31 ft (9.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic1,193 (2023)
Projected traffic1,203 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Barque DR over Drainageway built?

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

What condition is Barque DR over Drainageway 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 November 2023.

How much traffic does Barque DR over Drainageway carry?

About 1,193 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Barque DR over Drainageway?

The structure is 32 ft (9.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 67 ft wide.

Who owns Barque DR over Drainageway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.