US Bridges

Valencia Road over Airport Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · Valencia RD E of Park Ave · Structure no. 09039

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 1969
Condition
Good
inspected May 2021
Type
Culvert
Concrete Continuous
Length
89 ft
6 main spans
Daily traffic
40,482
2020 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Valencia Road over Airport Wash is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Valencia Road over Airport Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 1969, so it is 68 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 40,482 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 40,492 by 2040. The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long and 120 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 km).

Location

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CarriesValencia Road
CrossesAirport Wash
LocationValencia RD E of Park Ave
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.1344, -110.9552
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 inspectionMay 2021
Inspection intervalevery 48 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 adequacy7: Better than present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating55 US tons
Inventory rating33 US tons

Structure

Structure typeCulvert
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans6
Design loadHS 20
Structure length89 ft (27.1 m)
Longest span12 ft (3.7 m)
Deck width120 ft (36.6 m)
Roadway width100 ft (30.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic40,482 (2020)
Projected traffic40,492 by 2040
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 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 Valencia Road over Airport Wash built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1969.

What condition is Valencia Road over Airport 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 May 2021.

How much traffic does Valencia Road over Airport Wash carry?

About 40,482 vehicles per day (2020 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Valencia Road over Airport Wash?

The structure is 89 ft (27.1 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 120 ft wide.

Who owns Valencia Road over Airport Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.