US Bridges

Thornydale Road over Canada Del Oro Wash

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 0.3 MI S JCT Ina RD · Structure no. 08753

Built
1982
43 years old, rebuilt 1998
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Prestressed Concrete Continuous
Length
323 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
32,172
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Thornydale Road over Canada Del Oro Wash is a prestressed concrete continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Thornydale Road over Canada Del Oro Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1982 and reconstructed in 1998, so it is 43 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 32,172 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 32,182 by 2042. The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long and 133 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesThornydale Road
CrossesCanada Del Oro Wash
Location0.3 MI S JCT Ina RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.3333, -111.04636
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.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 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 rating96 US tons
Inventory rating50 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length323 ft (98.5 m)
Longest span80 ft (24.4 m)
Deck width133 ft (40.5 m)
Roadway width120 ft (36.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic32,172 (2024)
Projected traffic32,182 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
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

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Thornydale Road over Canada Del Oro Wash built?

It was built in 1982, making it 43 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1998.

What condition is Thornydale Road over Canada Del Oro 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 July 2024.

How much traffic does Thornydale Road over Canada Del Oro Wash carry?

About 32,172 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Thornydale Road over Canada Del Oro Wash?

The structure is 323 ft (98.5 m) long with a longest span of 80 ft (24.4 m) and a deck 133 ft wide.

Who owns Thornydale Road over Canada Del Oro Wash?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.