US Bridges

Ajo Way over Julian Wash

Good

Pima County, Arizona · 200 Ft W JCT Park Ave · Structure no. 09042

Built
1964
61 years old, rebuilt 1978
Condition
Good
inspected April 2023
Type
Channel Beam
Prestressed Concrete
Length
42 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
22,223
2023 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

Ajo Way over Julian Wash is a prestressed concrete channel beam carrying Ajo Way over Julian Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1964 and reconstructed in 1978, 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 22,223 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 22,233 by 2042. The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long and 492 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).

CarriesAjo Way
CrossesJulian Wash
Location200 Ft W JCT Park Ave
RouteCity Street 0
StateArizona
Coordinates32.1779, -110.9571
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 protection8 Very GoodNo problems noted.
Last inspectionApril 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourFoundations stable; scour above top of footing
Structural evaluation6: Equal to 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 rating79 US tons
Inventory rating29 US tons

Structure

Structure typeChannel Beam
MaterialPrestressed Concrete
DeckConcrete, precast panels
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length42 ft (12.8 m)
Longest span41 ft (12.5 m)
Deck width492 ft (150 m)
Roadway width154 ft (46.9 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic22,223 (2023)
Projected traffic22,233 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure6
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway and pedestrian
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed1.2 mi (2 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 Ajo Way over Julian Wash built?

It was built in 1964, making it 61 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1978.

What condition is Ajo Way over Julian 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 April 2023.

How much traffic does Ajo Way over Julian Wash carry?

About 22,223 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Ajo Way over Julian Wash?

The structure is 42 ft (12.8 m) long with a longest span of 41 ft (12.5 m) and a deck 492 ft wide.

Who owns Ajo Way over Julian Wash?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.