US Bridges

Old Father Road over Drainageway

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 500 Ft North Barque DR · Structure no. 08751

Built
1980
45 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
21 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
6,729
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Old Father Road over Drainageway is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Old Father Road 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 6,729 vehicles a day, projected to reach 6,739 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 80 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesOld Father Road
CrossesDrainageway
Location500 Ft North Barque DR
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.34957, -111.05544
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 protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
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 geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable 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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length21 ft (6.4 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width80 ft (24.4 m)
Roadway width69 ft (21 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic6,729 (2023)
Projected traffic6,739 by 2042
Trucks0%
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 Old Father Road over Drainageway built?

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

What condition is Old Father Road 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 Old Father Road over Drainageway carry?

About 6,729 vehicles per day (2023 count).

How long is Old Father Road over Drainageway?

The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 80 ft wide.

Who owns Old Father Road over Drainageway?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.