US Bridges

Azuma Way over Julian Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 50 Ft N of JCT Rita Road · Structure no. 08920

Built
1985
40 years old
Condition
Good
inspected November 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
51 ft
4 main spans
Daily traffic
300
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Azuma Way over Julian Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Azuma Way 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 good condition with a lowest component rating of 8 out of 9. All primary components (deck, superstructure, substructure, or culvert) are rated 7 or higher. No significant problems were noted.

It carries about 300 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 310 by 2042. The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long and 61 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesAzuma Way
CrossesJulian Wash
Location50 Ft N of JCT Rita Road
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.11208, -110.7885
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.
Culvert8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
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
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans4
Design loadHS 20
Structure length51 ft (15.5 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width61 ft (18.6 m)
Roadway width36 ft (10.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic300 (2022)
Projected traffic310 by 2042
Trucks10%
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

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 Azuma Way over Julian Wash built?

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

What condition is Azuma Way over Julian Wash 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 Azuma Way over Julian Wash carry?

About 300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Azuma Way over Julian Wash?

The structure is 51 ft (15.5 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 61 ft wide.

Who owns Azuma Way over Julian Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.