US Bridges

LA Cholla Blvd over Garfield Wash

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 0.2 MI North Magee RD · Structure no. 08909

Built
1984
41 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected March 2024
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
55 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
14,948
2022 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

LA Cholla Blvd over Garfield Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying LA Cholla Blvd over Garfield Wash 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 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 14,948 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 14,958 by 2042. The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 3.1 mi (5 km).

Location

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CarriesLA Cholla Blvd
CrossesGarfield Wash
Location0.2 MI North Magee RD
RouteCounty Highway 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.35345, -111.01279
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
Channel and channel protection3 SeriousLoss of section, deterioration, spalling or scour have seriously affected primary structural components.
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
Waterway adequacy5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating110.1 US tons
Inventory rating110.1 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length55 ft (16.8 m)
Longest span10 ft (3 m)
Deck width0 ft (0 m)
Roadway width0 ft (0 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic14,948 (2022)
Projected traffic14,958 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed3.1 mi (5 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 LA Cholla Blvd over Garfield Wash built?

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

What condition is LA Cholla Blvd over Garfield 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 LA Cholla Blvd over Garfield Wash carry?

About 14,948 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is LA Cholla Blvd over Garfield Wash?

The structure is 55 ft (16.8 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns LA Cholla Blvd over Garfield Wash?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.