US Bridges

22nd Street over Pantano Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 0.1 MI W JCT Pantano RD · Structure no. 09034

Built
1975
50 years old, rebuilt 1979
Condition
Good
inspected December 2023
Type
Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
Prestressed Concrete
Length
303 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
38,346
2022 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

22nd Street over Pantano Wash is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying 22nd Street over Pantano Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1975 and reconstructed in 1979, so it is 50 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 38,346 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 38,356 by 2042. The structure is 303 ft (92.4 m) long and 122 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Carries22nd Street
CrossesPantano Wash
Location0.1 MI W JCT Pantano RD
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.2065, -110.826
Functional classUrban Minor 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 above top of footing
Structural evaluation7: Better than present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating61 US tons
Inventory rating36 US tons

Structure

MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length303 ft (92.4 m)
Longest span60 ft (18.3 m)
Deck width122 ft (37.2 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic38,346 (2022)
Projected traffic38,356 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 22nd Street over Pantano Wash built?

It was built in 1975, making it 50 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1979.

What condition is 22nd Street 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 22nd Street over Pantano Wash carry?

About 38,346 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is 22nd Street 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 122 ft wide.

Who owns 22nd Street over Pantano Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.