Ft Lowell Road over Alvernon Channel
GoodPima County, Arizona · 100 Ft E JCT Alvernon Way · Structure no. 09236
- Built
- 1950
- 75 years old, rebuilt 1982
- Condition
- Good
- inspected March 2023
- Type
- Culvert
- Concrete Continuous
- Length
- 38 ft
- 3 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 31,000
- 2022 count
- Owner
- City
- City or Municipal Highway Agency
About this bridge
Ft Lowell Road over Alvernon Channel is a concrete continuous culvert carrying Ft Lowell Road over Alvernon Channel in Pima County, Arizona. It was built in 1950 and reconstructed in 1982, so it is 75 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 31,000 vehicles a day, roughly 5% of them trucks, projected to reach 31,010 by 2042. The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long and 91 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 1.2 mi (2 km).
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
| Culvert | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
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Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Ft Lowell Road over Alvernon Channel built?
It was built in 1950, making it 75 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1982.
What condition is Ft Lowell Road over Alvernon 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 March 2023.
How much traffic does Ft Lowell Road over Alvernon Channel carry?
About 31,000 vehicles per day (2022 count), of which roughly 5% are trucks.
How long is Ft Lowell Road over Alvernon Channel?
The structure is 38 ft (11.6 m) long with a longest span of 12 ft (3.7 m) and a deck 91 ft wide.
Who owns Ft Lowell Road over Alvernon Channel?
It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.