US Bridges

South Kolb Road over UP Railroad

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · Kolb Road and UPRR · Structure no. 08747

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 1992
Condition
Fair
inspected February 2025
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
217 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
15,341
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

South Kolb Road over UP Railroad is a prestressed concrete continuous box beam or girders - multiple carrying South Kolb Road over UP Railroad in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 1992, 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 15,341 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 15,351 by 2042. The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long and 79 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 14.9 mi (24 km).

CarriesSouth Kolb Road
CrossesUP Railroad
LocationKolb Road and UPRR
RouteCounty Highway 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.12007, -110.84103
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionFebruary 2025
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment7: Better than present minimum criteria
Operating rating81 US tons
Inventory rating46 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length217 ft (66.1 m)
Longest span112 ft (34.1 m)
Deck width79 ft (24.1 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.2 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15,341 (2022)
Projected traffic15,351 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesRailroad
Detour if closed14.9 mi (24 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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was South Kolb Road over UP Railroad built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1992.

What condition is South Kolb Road over UP Railroad 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 February 2025.

How much traffic does South Kolb Road over UP Railroad carry?

About 15,341 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is South Kolb Road over UP Railroad?

The structure is 217 ft (66.1 m) long with a longest span of 112 ft (34.1 m) and a deck 79 ft wide.

Who owns South Kolb Road over UP Railroad?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.