US Bridges

Bantam Road over Julian Wash

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 0.5 MI E Palo Verde Road · Structure no. 08896

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
64 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
210
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Bantam Road over Julian Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Bantam Road over Julian Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1985, so it is 40 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 210 vehicles a day, roughly 2% of them trucks, projected to reach 220 by 2042. The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long and 71 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBantam Road
CrossesJulian Wash
Location0.5 MI E Palo Verde Road
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.15769, -110.91498
Functional classUrban Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Culvert6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionMarch 2024
Inspection intervalevery 48 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length64 ft (19.5 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width71 ft (21.6 m)
Roadway width38 ft (11.6 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic210 (2022)
Projected traffic220 by 2042
Trucks2%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
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 Bantam Road over Julian Wash built?

It was built in 1985, making it 40 years old in 2025.

What condition is Bantam Road over Julian 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 March 2024.

How much traffic does Bantam Road over Julian Wash carry?

About 210 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 2% are trucks.

How long is Bantam Road over Julian Wash?

The structure is 64 ft (19.5 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 71 ft wide.

Who owns Bantam Road over Julian Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.