US Bridges

Pantano Road over Drainage Way

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 0.5 MI S JCT 22nd ST · Structure no. 08891

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
27 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
13,172
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Pantano Road over Drainage Way is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Pantano Road over Drainage Way 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 13,172 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 13,182 by 2042. The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesPantano Road
CrossesDrainage Way
Location0.5 MI S JCT 22nd ST
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.19928, -110.82585
Functional classUrban Local

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
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 spans2
Design loadHS 20
Structure length27 ft (8.2 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deck19 ft (5.9 m)

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic13,172 (2022)
Projected traffic13,182 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure3
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

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 Pantano Road over Drainage Way built?

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

What condition is Pantano Road over Drainage Way 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 Pantano Road over Drainage Way carry?

About 13,172 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Pantano Road over Drainage Way?

The structure is 27 ft (8.2 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Pantano Road over Drainage Way?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.