Ajo Way over Diversion Channel
GoodPima County, Arizona · 0.3 MI E JCT Kino Pkwy · Structure no. 09041
- Built
- 1964
- 61 years old, rebuilt 1972
- Condition
- Good
- inspected April 2023
- Type
- Box Beam or Girders - Multiple
- Prestressed Concrete
- Length
- 52 ft
- 1 main span
- Daily traffic
- 23,598
- 2023 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ajo Way over Diversion Channel is a prestressed concrete box beam or girders - multiple carrying Ajo Way over Diversion Channel in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1972, so it is 61 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 23,598 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 23,608 by 2042. The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long and 124 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.9 mi (3 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Superstructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Substructure | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Channel and channel protection | 8 Very Good | No problems noted. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ajo Way over Diversion Channel built?
It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1972.
What condition is Ajo Way over Diversion Channel 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 April 2023.
How much traffic does Ajo Way over Diversion Channel carry?
About 23,598 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ajo Way over Diversion Channel?
The structure is 52 ft (15.8 m) long with a longest span of 50 ft (15.2 m) and a deck 124 ft wide.
Who owns Ajo Way over Diversion Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.