Research Loop over Drainageway
GoodPima County, Arizona · 0.5 MI E Pantano RD · Structure no. 08918
- Built
- 1986
- 39 years old
- Condition
- Good
- inspected December 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 45 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 500
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Research Loop over Drainageway is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Research Loop over Drainageway in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1986, so it is 39 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 500 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 510 by 2042. The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
Location
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All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Research Loop over Drainageway built?
It was built in 1986, making it 39 years old in 2025.
What condition is Research Loop 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 2023.
How much traffic does Research Loop over Drainageway carry?
About 500 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.
How long is Research Loop over Drainageway?
The structure is 45 ft (13.7 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).
Who owns Research Loop over Drainageway?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.