US Bridges

Avra Valley Road over E Branch Brawley Wash

Fair

Pima County, Arizona · 8.0 MI W JCT I-10 · Structure no. 09227

Built
1957
68 years old, rebuilt 2013
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Slab
Concrete Continuous
Length
118 ft
5 main spans
Daily traffic
5,668
2024 count
Owner
Town / Township
Town or Township Highway Agency

About this bridge

Avra Valley Road over E Branch Brawley Wash is a concrete continuous slab carrying Avra Valley Road over E Branch Brawley Wash in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1957 and reconstructed in 2013, 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 fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 5,668 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 5,678 by 2042. The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long and 57 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 8.1 mi (13 km).

Location

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CarriesAvra Valley Road
CrossesE Branch Brawley Wash
Location8.0 MI W JCT I-10
RouteCity Street 0
CountyPima County
StateArizona
Coordinates32.39513, -111.26118
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection7 GoodSome minor problems.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourScour critical; foundations unstable for calculated scour conditions
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry9: Superior to present desirable criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating85 US tons
Inventory rating51 US tons

Structure

Structure typeSlab
MaterialConcrete Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans5
Design loadHS 20
Structure length118 ft (36 m)
Longest span25 ft (7.6 m)
Deck width57 ft (17.4 m)
Roadway width54 ft (16.5 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic5,668 (2024)
Projected traffic5,678 by 2042
Trucks5%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed8.1 mi (13 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerTown or Township Highway Agency
Maintained byTown or Township 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 Avra Valley Road over E Branch Brawley Wash built?

It was built in 1957, making it 68 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 2013.

What condition is Avra Valley Road over E Branch Brawley Wash in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Avra Valley Road over E Branch Brawley Wash carry?

About 5,668 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.

How long is Avra Valley Road over E Branch Brawley Wash?

The structure is 118 ft (36 m) long with a longest span of 25 ft (7.6 m) and a deck 57 ft wide.

Who owns Avra Valley Road over E Branch Brawley Wash?

It is owned by the Town or Township Highway Agency.