US Bridges

Copper Creek DR over Drainageway

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 0.1 MI N JCT Naranja DR · Structure no. 08904

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected December 2022
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
35 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
1,350
2022 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Copper Creek DR over Drainageway is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Copper Creek DR over Drainageway 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 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 1,350 vehicles a day, projected to reach 1,360 by 2042. The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesCopper Creek DR
CrossesDrainageway
Location0.1 MI N JCT Naranja DR
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.411, -110.992
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 inspectionDecember 2022
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 alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating99 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length35 ft (10.7 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 traffic1,350 (2022)
Projected traffic1,360 by 2042
Trucks0%
Lanes on structure2
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 Copper Creek DR over Drainageway built?

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

What condition is Copper Creek DR over Drainageway 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 December 2022.

How much traffic does Copper Creek DR over Drainageway carry?

About 1,350 vehicles per day (2022 count).

How long is Copper Creek DR over Drainageway?

The structure is 35 ft (10.7 m) long with a longest span of 8 ft (2.4 m).

Who owns Copper Creek DR over Drainageway?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.