US Bridges

E Broadway Blvd over Pantano Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 0.3 MI W JCT Pantano RD · Structure no. 09033

Built
1963
62 years old, rebuilt 1968
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
303 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
34,991
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

E Broadway Blvd over Pantano Wash is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying E Broadway Blvd over Pantano Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1963 and reconstructed in 1968, so it is 62 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 34,991 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 35,001 by 2042. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 96 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

CarriesE Broadway Blvd
CrossesPantano Wash
Location0.3 MI W JCT Pantano RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.221, -110.8299
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
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionDecember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour within limits of footing or piles
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry5: Somewhat better than minimum adequacy to tolerate being left in place as is
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating79 US tons
Inventory rating28 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width96 ft (29.3 m)
Roadway width80 ft (24.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic34,991 (2022)
Projected traffic35,001 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
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 proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was E Broadway Blvd over Pantano Wash built?

It was built in 1963, making it 62 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1968.

What condition is E Broadway Blvd over Pantano 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 December 2023.

How much traffic does E Broadway Blvd over Pantano Wash carry?

About 34,991 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is E Broadway Blvd over Pantano Wash?

The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long with a longest span of 60 ft (18.3 m) and a deck 96 ft wide.

Who owns E Broadway Blvd over Pantano Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.