US Bridges

Swan Road over Tucson Diversion Channel

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 100 Ft N of Golf Links RD · Structure no. 08752

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected March 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
26 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
22,230
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Swan Road over Tucson Diversion Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Swan Road over Tucson Diversion Channel 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 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 22,230 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,240 by 2042. The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesSwan Road
CrossesTucson Diversion Channel
Location100 Ft N of Golf Links RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.19564, -110.89258
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

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 inspectionMarch 2023
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length26 ft (7.9 m)
Longest span8 ft (2.4 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,230 (2022)
Projected traffic22,240 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal 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 Swan Road over Tucson Diversion Channel built?

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

What condition is Swan Road over Tucson Diversion Channel 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 March 2023.

How much traffic does Swan Road over Tucson Diversion Channel carry?

About 22,230 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Swan Road over Tucson Diversion Channel?

The structure is 26 ft (7.9 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Swan Road over Tucson Diversion Channel?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.