US Bridges

Broadway Road over Tucson Arroyo

Good

Pima County, Arizona · E Broadway @ Park Ave. · Structure no. 09003

Built
1931
94 years old
Condition
Good
inspected August 2023
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
30 ft
2 main spans
Daily traffic
27,763
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Broadway Road over Tucson Arroyo is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Broadway Road over Tucson Arroyo in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1931, so it is 94 years old, older 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 27,763 vehicles a day, roughly 10% of them trucks, projected to reach 27,773 by 2042. The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

Location

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CarriesBroadway Road
CrossesTucson Arroyo
LocationE Broadway @ Park Ave.
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.221, -110.9563
Functional classUrban Other Principal Arterial

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 inspectionAugust 2023
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 alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating99 US tons
Inventory rating80 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckNot applicable
Main spans2
Design loadH 15
Structure length30 ft (9.1 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 traffic27,763 (2023)
Projected traffic27,773 by 2042
Trucks10%
Lanes on structure12
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemYes

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 Broadway Road over Tucson Arroyo built?

It was built in 1931, making it 94 years old in 2025.

What condition is Broadway Road over Tucson Arroyo 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 August 2023.

How much traffic does Broadway Road over Tucson Arroyo carry?

About 27,763 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 10% are trucks.

How long is Broadway Road over Tucson Arroyo?

The structure is 30 ft (9.1 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m).

Who owns Broadway Road over Tucson Arroyo?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.