US Bridges

Valencia Road over Julian Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 0.5 MI W of Craycroft · Structure no. 08754

Built
1984
41 years old, rebuilt 2014
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
54 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
27,960
2023 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valencia Road over Julian Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Valencia Road over Julian Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1984 and reconstructed in 2014, 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 27,960 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,970 by 2042. The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long and 139 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.7 mi (6 km).

Location

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CarriesValencia Road
CrossesJulian Wash
Location0.5 MI W of Craycroft
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.13776, -110.88005
Functional classUrban Other Principal 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 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 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 spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length54 ft (16.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width139 ft (42.4 m)
Roadway width76 ft (23.3 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic27,960 (2023)
Projected traffic27,970 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.7 mi (6 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—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Valencia Road over Julian Wash built?

It was built in 1984, making it 41 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2014.

What condition is Valencia Road over Julian Wash 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 Valencia Road over Julian Wash carry?

About 27,960 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Valencia Road over Julian Wash?

The structure is 54 ft (16.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 139 ft wide.

Who owns Valencia Road over Julian Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.