Speedway Blvd over Venice Desert
GoodPima County, Arizona · 0.2 MI W JCT Swan RD · Structure no. 09023
- Built
- 1949
- 76 years old, rebuilt 1965
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 21 ft
- 2 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 43,300
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Speedway Blvd over Venice Desert is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Speedway Blvd over Venice Desert in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1949 and reconstructed in 1965, so it is 76 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 43,300 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 43,310 by 2042. The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long and 211 ft wide. 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 Speedway Blvd over Venice Desert built?
It was built in 1949, making it 76 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1965.
What condition is Speedway Blvd over Venice Desert 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Speedway Blvd over Venice Desert carry?
About 43,300 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Speedway Blvd over Venice Desert?
The structure is 21 ft (6.4 m) long with a longest span of 10 ft (3 m) and a deck 211 ft wide.
Who owns Speedway Blvd over Venice Desert?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.