US Bridges

22nd Street over Sprr; Aviation HWY

PoorPosted for load

Pima County, Arizona · 22nd St@ Campbell Av · Structure no. 09011

Built
1966
59 years old
Condition
Poor
inspected October 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
1,358 ft
10 main spans
Daily traffic
39,799
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

22nd Street over Sprr; Aviation HWY is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 22nd Street over Sprr; Aviation HWY in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1966, so it is 59 years old, older than the Arizona average of 47.8 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 39,799 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 39,809 by 2042. The structure is 1,358 ft (413.9 m) long and 76 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries22nd Street
CrossesSprr; Aviation HWY
Location22nd St@ Campbell Av
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.207, -110.9444
Functional classUrban Minor Arterial

Condition and inspection

Poor

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck4 PoorAdvanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionOctober 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation2: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of replacement
Deck geometry7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Operating rating22 US tons
Inventory rating13 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans10 (+11 approach)
Design loadHS 20
Structure length1,358 ft (413.9 m)
Longest span140 ft (42.7 m)
Deck width76 ft (23.1 m)
Roadway width64 ft (19.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic39,799 (2022)
Projected traffic39,809 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure4
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesHighway and railroad
Detour if closed1.9 mi (3 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 proposedReplacement because of substandard load-carrying capacity or roadway geometry
Estimated improvement cost$8,000 (2023 estimate)
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 22nd Street over Sprr; Aviation HWY built?

It was built in 1966, making it 59 years old in 2025.

What condition is 22nd Street over Sprr; Aviation HWY in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in October 2023.

How much traffic does 22nd Street over Sprr; Aviation HWY carry?

About 39,799 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 22nd Street over Sprr; Aviation HWY?

The structure is 1,358 ft (413.9 m) long with a longest span of 140 ft (42.7 m) and a deck 76 ft wide.

Who owns 22nd Street over Sprr; Aviation HWY?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.